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on H.O.D. TV (for the QUEEK in you) ‘Measuring The Universe’ by Royal Observatory Greenwich
This is just one of those videos…an all encompassing science lesson that is visually, informatively and sonically perfect. We stumbled upon it while checking out For Your Information’s soup (a site that is the tumblr that never completely tumbld) you can catch more at fyi.soup.io and even check out sirchauncey.soup.io if you’re feeling sassy! Now...
(H.O.D. Flashback) Websightings : Obvious Mag : Old Drugs and Home Medicines
i realize that the internet is too vast and is full of too many delightful tangents to leave undiscovered. this blog is in its fetal stages and the focus and direction have not yet been established aside from the basics…i think the focus might end up being the fact that it doesn’t have a focus...
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On H.O.D. TV : “Based on a True Story” by Jacob Kafka plants much more than a flower
We spent the day is supreme lazy mode watching so much Science Channel that we think we may be able to get hired at NASA immediately. All day the shows revolved around “How The Universe Works” and we’ve witnessed galaxies being created and planets being formed and supernovas doing what supernovas do best. The most...
fantastic 365 day mosaic of the sky from San Francisco @Exploratorium view
Often times through technology, which is usually considered the antithesis or antagonist of the Earth, we are allowed to witness its beauty in ways that are not humanly possible. This fantastic mosaic/video is a prime example of using technology to (pardon the reference) boldly go where no man has gone before… This is a...
on h.o.d. tv : The Lifecycle of a Mushroom by Tom Beg
We are in love with this short animated film from Spectacular Science! The work is both educational and entertaining and it’s a little over two minutes of a much-needed distraction. Spectacular Science is a collaborative project between the University for the Creative Arts & the University of Kent which aims to provide a wide...
are you closed-minded or close-minded?
Here is a look at some of the flawed thinking that prompts people who believe in certain non-scientific concepts to advise others who don't to be more open-minded.
the four forces of love explained by Sixty Symbols
we love this! (plus we have a crush on the second guy with the glasses and nicely trimmed beard) new webshow discovery, Sixty Symbols, has us all geekified at the science behind the laws of attraction while using a simple rose as their conduit. Enjoy and Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Czech owt… valentine |...
10 things you prolly didn’t know about orgasms
10 Things you probably didn’t know about orgasms by Mary Roach on the amazing TED.com and speaking of orgasms…check out Fearless an art and cultural initiative for anyone who has ever had the urge to do something outside of their comfort zone. http://www.fear-less.com Czech owt… Statue Of Liberty Facts Simple Smokey Eyes & Perfect Nude Lips...
3 minutes of genius : the digital story of the nativity
big shout out to Lady Couture for bringing this three minutes of genius to our attention! The title speaks for itself…you are certainly in for a treat! Happy Holidays from The House of Dandridge! How social media, web and mobile tell the story of the Nativity. Christmas story told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,...
new lego incarnation : what is the antikythera mechanism?
The Antikythera Mechanism, is, allegedly, the oldest version of a scientific computer. The Greeks, who used to be so clever that they never endured too much of a financial crisis, built it around 100 B.C. Somehow, it disappeared into history’s cracks, until it was unearthed from a shipwreck in 1901. It took imperfect humans another...
wwtton : day shade night light umbrella
we’re not gonna be shady…just fierce! this is an amazing addition to the evolution of solar power use and everyday items…now umbrellas are not only for rainy days and the stigma of opening them up indoors will be shut down forever! leave it to the japanese to create such an ‘illuminating’ doorway into the future....
when did you choose to be straight?
‘when did you choose to be straight?‘. it is an inadvertant distillation of the golden rule somewhat and an experiment worth delving into much deeper. kudos to travis and chris for making this project happen. this kind of reverse psychology is fascinating to us and we feel it will have such an impact on the...
on h.o.d. tv : timescapes trailer by tom lowe
above is a still from a new film to be released in 2011 called timescapes : rapture, the debut film from tom lowe. it is a time lapse photography film that will surely amaze viewers. we found this trailer through soup.io by way of 7rano.com. the site isn’t in english unfortunately but amazing design transcends...
fallen : the story of a little meteor on his way to earth
this animated short is as unsettling as it is adorable. it’s terribly difficult to convey that much emotion in under four minutes with no dialogue and using a very cute little celestial body. check out sascha geddart’s animated film ‘fallen’. it might just put things into perspective for you or it may make you giggle…or...
the snowbird flies : first human powered plane with flapping wings
this is remarkable! science lovers or not, everyone should be able to undoubtedly appreciate the perserverance, technical mastery and unstoppable drive that the members of this team of scientists posessed in order to make this dream a reality. nothing is impossible indeed! leonardo davinci is smiling down from his invisible plane in the sky. The...
where good ideas come from by steven johnson
where good ideas come from by steven johnson Where do good ideas come from? With Where Good Ideas Come From, Steven Johnson pairs the insight of his bestselling Everything Bad Is Good for You and the dazzling erudition of The Ghost Map and The Invention of Air to address an urgent and universal question: What...
check out ‘the unseen sea’ by simon christen
check out this beautiful short film created by simon christen. the movie is made up of a series of time lapses taken over the san francisco bay area over a period of one year. yet another reason to add to the list why san francisco is definitely a future destination to live in the...
wwtton : anatomical wind powered light switch
what will they think of next? we bet the description in the title had you scratching your head right? designed by chris haines, this new light switch is activated when you blow into its ‘ear’. when we first saw the photo on geekologie we winced because we thought it was a vagina. can you tell...
wwtton : educational chemistry crayons
what will they think of next? sold on etsy, this set of crayons teaches you more than just art…they help familiarize your youngster or the youngster in you with everyone’s favourite subject…chemistry… at the same time to kill two birds with one…crayon. the crayons come with labels that feature chemical compounds that make up each...
attention smokers : eat your vegetables!
we here at the house of dandridge not only care about your entertainment and your education, we care about your health. for all you smokers out there or friends of smokers, read this and pass it on! and whether you’re a smoker or not…it’s always important to eat your vegetables! Diverse diet of veggies may...
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a visit to the peliculatorium vol. 38
we learn every day whether we know it or not, whether we choose to notice it or not, whether we want to believe it or not. this collection of vimeos is loosely based on that notion stretching from the magic powers of a guru to the science of nature and the gray and grey inbetween. ...
check out ‘intersections’ by rickster
we recently discovered this project by rickster called ‘intersections’. it is part of a series of events in london featuring various artists exploring some of the main thoroughfares in the uk. we found it fascinating and believe it takes a deeper look at the things that make up not only our transportation hubs but quite...
