Vortex

Science

Thirty Years Ago, A Louisiana Lake Turned Into A Swirling Pit Of Destruction

11:30AM November 22, 2010 | Sam Biddle

In 1980, Texaco drilled down to look for oil beneath Lake Peigneur. A little too far down. The mistake drained the entire lake like a bathtub, creating an enormous whirlpool that consumed barges, drills, and 65 acres of land. Oops. More »


Gaming

Playstation ‘DualShock Vortex’ Concept is Twisty and Crazy

4:40AM February 27, 2009 | Adam Frucci

This may be an interesting concept for a controller, but I can’t figure out what the point of it is. What’s the benefit of being about to twist the two sides of your controller around?

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Vortex Fountain Scares the Piss Out of Traditional Fountains

1:00AM July 30, 2008 | Mark Wilson

The Vortex Fountain eschews gentle, soothing streams for a powerful water funnel. The illusion of a standing block of water is created by an acrylic case hidden by transparency and water cascading down the sides, and the vortex itself is formed through the combination of strong, alternate currents of water that collide in the tank. Depending on the angle from which you view the fountain, it alternates between a majestic restraint of nature and an oversized science experiment involving expensive two-litres. Here’s a clip of the Vortex Fountain in full vortexness:

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