November 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm
It’s an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare. Thousands of tiny spiders flying through the air, carried by the wind to mercilessly attack all those who cross their path. They travel with one purpose in mind – our destruction. Ok, so I was joking about spiders hellbent on our destruction, but believe it or not some spiders are […]
November 23, 2011 at 2:30 am
Geckos, known for their uncanny ability to adhere onto any surface have long been scrutinized for that reason. What makes geckos so interesting is that unlike conventional adhesives, geckos do not use liquid or temperature based adhesives and do not leave any residue on the surfaces they stick to. Because of these unique characteristics, scientists […]
November 20, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Is bigger really always better? Not in this case. Engineers have been working on tiny flying robots that have the ability to spy and detect harmful chemicals. With this new technology, these little fliers could be used by the United States Military in order to help with defending the US. The fly-like look and size […]
November 17, 2011 at 7:51 am
We’ve all seen the failure videos at some point or another. The ridiculous contraptions recorded falling to pieces on silent, black and white film that are always included in montages of early 20th century culture and history with a lively big band tune playing in the background. You know, these types of things: Flight has […]
November 15, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Man, a curious and daring creature, has always dreamed of flight. Before the invention of the hot air balloon and the airplane, he looked towards nature for his inspiration, and what he saw was one of her most brilliant and graceful creations—the bird. Now, in a time when artificial flight is not only feasible but now […]