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Video of Space Boomerang Is Exactly What You Expect
10:06PM Jesus Diaz | We knew that boomerangs work in space because Takao Doi tried one in the International Space Station last month. Now, thanks to JAXA’s obsession with cameras we have proof on video. The usual skeptics who think that Elvis is really the only human that ever went to the moon—and still lives there—will be happy. [JAXA via Pink Tentacle] More »
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11:40AM Seamus Byrne | There’s a cool feature on the Popular Mechanics website on the science of everyone’s favourite Aboriginal hunting stick. There is a lot of talk with Eric Darnell, maestro of the boomerang and inventor of the Tri-Fly form. He’s also designed this LED version, which might look cool in flight but definitely looks brilliant in this night shot.
The story is well worth a look if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to throw a boomerang like that kid from Mad Max 2. -Seamus Byrne [Neatorama] More »
LED boomerang makes for sexy night photography
11:40AM Seamus Byrne | There’s a cool feature on the Popular Mechanics website on the science of everyone’s favourite Aboriginal hunting stick. There is a lot of talk with Eric Darnell, maestro of the boomerang and inventor of the Tri-Fly form. He’s also designed this LED version, which might look cool in flight but definitely looks brilliant in this night shot.
The story is well worth a look if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to throw a boomerang like that kid from Mad Max 2. -Seamus Byrne [Neatorama] More » 