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This Hypnotic Video Of A Snake Race Tells Us Something About Physics
In this video, snakes are forced to slither between two boards. The boards are placed successively closer together until the poor snake is wriggling. But this isn’t about annoying a snake — it’s about physics.
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This Timelapse Video Of Radio Observatories Is Just Breathtaking
With gold-plated space telescopes promising to discover distant worlds and unravel the deepest mysteries of the universe, radio astronomy can sometimes feel a bit passé. But lest you think the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is no longer sexy, a glorious new photo collection featuring radio observatories across the US would like to show you otherwise.
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This Machine That Crushes Cans Is So Hypnotic
Video: I’m totally getting hypnotized watching this machine spin around and around as it crushes aluminium can after aluminium can. The colours of the soft drink, the constant spin of the wheel, the methodical movement of the arm, it all makes for such a satisfying video to watch. I think people would absolutely recycle more…
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Watch The City Melt Into Itself In This Experimental Timelapse
Video: This week, the world’s great and good assemble in Paris to discuss the future of our planet. But, on a slightly less serious note, what if things on Earth got so hot that entire cities melted?