design
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Feast Your Eyes On These Gorgeous CG Reproductions Of Classic Scientific Instruments
A new project is creating digital reproductions of the instruments used in key chemistry experiments, in hopes of fostering appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in a new generation.
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A Mirror Made Of Fuzzy Pom-Poms Is A Creepy, Beautiful Thing
Daniel Rozin is obsessed with making mirrors, but instead of using glass or silver paint, he takes a more unorthodox approach to creating reflections. Using data from a Microsoft Kinect sensor Rozin manipulates everything from animated plush toy penguins, to his latest subject, a wall of fuzzy pom-poms.
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Derby, The Adorable Cybernetic Dog, Just Got A Major Upgrade
Derby is a dog born with underdeveloped legs and paws. Tech firm 3D Systems designed a pair of prosthetic limbs for the Husky mix, but they were too short, and they also prevented Derby from being able to sit normally. A new upgrade now overcomes both of these limitations.
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These Paper Planes Don’t Fly But Why Would You Ever Want To Throw Them?
The paper planes you used to fold as a kid flew well, but they probably looked nothing like the slick aircraft used by air forces around the world. So the folks at Featuring-Featuring, a London-based design studio, created a book full of paper aeroplanes that are far more recognisable.