A photo of a propeller, but definitely not what you would expect: Cheap camera, interesting shot Not only is the photo interesting, but you also learn something about CMOS camera sensors. For lots more info on sensors, see this lecture: See also: An Introduction to CMOS Image Sensor Technology [See previous photo]

This video shows you how Nitinol wire (also known as memory wire) works: More Science experiments at 5min.com You get it warm and the wire returns to a preset shape. How does it do that? The wire is made from an alloy of nickel and titanium. The alloy’s bizarre abilities were discovered in 1962 at [...]

Here’s the answer: Did life begin in a pool of acidic gloop? [See previous question]

Harry Eng the Master Bottle Filler Jeff Scanlan is another person who fills bottles: [See previous Funny]

The previous post begs the question, “how do they get all that stuff in a bottle?” They use the same kinds of techniques used to get ships into bottles, combined with the dexterity of a laproscopic surgeon. This video explains how to get a ship into a bottle:

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It is fun to watch this project unfold: TechCrunch Tablet Update: Prototype B It would be nice to see them launch a company. It would also be interesting to see Asus or HP enter the market with a product like this.

A sobering look at where your “recycled” electronics may end up: Watch CBS Videos Online [See previous MYT]