Collaborate Disseminate
Scientists are divided over whether there’s a new “earliest known sexed anthropomorphic representation,” in the form of a 4.3-cm (1.69-in) carved graphite pendant that University of Bordeaux archaeologists believe is supposed to be a penis.
Category: Science
Tags: History, Sex, Art, World’s Oldest
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New angles and concepts in 3D printing are always welcome, and we haven’t seen anything quite like [Horn & Rhode]’s 3D prints that do not look anything like 3D prints, …read more Continue reading 3D Printering: Treating Filament Like Paint Opens Wild Possibilities
Illusions are perceptual experiences that do not match physical reality, and the 2023 Illusion of the Year contest produced a variety of nifty ones that are worth checking out. A …read more Continue reading These Illusions Celebrate Exploiting Human Senses
We often say that hardware hacking has never been easier, thanks in large part to low-cost modular components, powerful microcontrollers, and highly capable open source tools. But we can sometimes …read more Continue reading Light Meets Movement with a Minimum of Parts
[Tom Scott] has traveled the world to see interesting things. So when he’s impressed by a DIY project, we sit up and listen. In this case, he’s visiting the Bathysphere, …read more Continue reading Take a Ride in The Bathysphere
Are you, by any chance, wondering about giving yourself wings? You should listen to [Liz McFarland] sharing her experience building a Wonder Woman suit, and not just any – the …read more Continue reading Supercon 2022: [Liz McFarland] Builds Golden Wings, Shows You How
When we see a photograph or photo of a scene, we can likely imagine what sounds would go with it, but what if this gets inverted, and we have to …read more Continue reading Blind Camera: Visualizing a Scene From Its Sounds Alone
Op amps are typically used to build signal processing circuits like amplifiers, integrators and oscillators. Their functionality can be described by mathematical formulas that have a single, well-defined solution. However, …read more Continue reading Op Amp Contest: This Lighthouse Sculpture Flickers in the Rhythm of Chaos
If you’re a child of the ’80s or ’90s, chances are you’ve spent hours tracing out intricate patterns using the pens and gears of a Spirograph kit. Simple as those …read more Continue reading Op Amp Contest: Generate Spirograph Shapes Using Only Op Amps and Math
When one thinks of art, a birdbath may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is no denying that the La Fontaine aux Oiseaux (The Bird …read more Continue reading The Most Ornate Birdbath You’ve Ever Seen