What would you velcro together if you knew it would be able to withstand 800C of heat 35 tons of weight? That’s exactly the question that went through the heads of engineers at TUM,
the technische universitaet muenchen, when designing the “metakklet” you see above. Essentially, with metal velcro, anything is possible. The only good question is this: If it can hold 35 tons without breaking, bending, twisting, distorting, etc., how do you pull it off when the job is finished?
I’ll let you answer that one. Or, you could check out DesignBoom and read it all for yourself…
What’s the ultimate goal of science/geeks/nerds? That’s a pretty wide-ranging and open ended question that’s perhaps too wide to truthfully answer. But if I were to throw out some examples such as “flying”, “being able to stay under water for copious amounts of time”, or “walk up walls”, would it help you hone in on your own choice?
While you sit and ponder the afternoon away, I’ll give you a little motivation by way of one uber talented 13-year old that goes by the name of Hibiki Kono. His creation is nothing short of awesome as it is literally a “Spiderman suit”, allowing him to walk up walls with ease. Using nothing but two cheap Tesco vacuums and plenty of ingenuity, Kono created a device lusted after by so many nerds alike…
My mum thinks it’s brilliant but she won’t let me us it in my bedroom as she is worried I may pull down the ceiling. I’ve climbed up the school wall but I’m not allowed too high. It’s not scary and I completely trust the machine.
And there you go. Video of the Spider Kid in action inside…
I’m sure many of you out there played around with water and dirt in your younger years, creating some truly nice masterpieces. But no matter what you added to your masterpiece, it was still water, dirt, and some other stuff.
The dirt in Japan must be of higher quality as scientists have claimed to have succeeded in making “Elastic Water”. The ingredients — water, organic materials, and clay. There’s got to be a lot more going on behind the scenes as just with those few ingredients, I don’t see how they did it…
With the complex nature of today’s modern cellphones, sometimes it’s hard to think back to a time when the idea of a “portable” phone was the underpinnings for a good joke. And then came along Mr. Marty Cooper. It is Mr. Cooper who officially holds the patent for the “first portable phone”. So what phone does the father of cellphones use? Answer: depends. Even in his more mature age, Cooper admits to frequently switching cellphones and always have the latest on the market. Even more geeky is that he dual wields phones — one being his current uber phone of the week and the second being a simple Jitterbug (which he co-founded with his wife in 2006) for simple phone calls and contact storage. Talk about a geek.
It actually caught me off guard. Generally, when I think of someone of Marty’s age, I tend to see them carrying around that “new” Motorola Razr, completely oblivious to the fact that the Razr is far, far past it’s time. Kudos Marty. Keep on geeking out. If you’re in for some nifty information on the founding of cellphones and other things geek, give the vid below a watch. Set aside some time though, it’s a long one. (30 minutes).
Want a cool gadget that can help you out in a pinch, especially when the lights go dark? There are countless different designs and intensities for little flashlights. Yet none are as simple and easy to use as the “9V Light” created by Richard Lawson. Nothing more than a 9v battery and a simple plastic-ish box that contains the LED light connects straight to the battery. How much easier can it get? One other pretty cool feature is the tilting functionality. That is, when the light is tilted on it’s side, it automatically switches the light off. I can see how this would be both bad and good.
Sadly, Richardson didn’t win the “Mathmos” competition he entered his little gadget into for a chance to get his gadget manufactured and shipped around the globe. But judging by how cool this little light is, that loss wasn’t really too much of a problem as you can now find the 9v Light over at gnr8 for $25. How bright is it? Think of candle. Perfect for those dark bathroom trips at night or a simple light to read with. What would you use one for?
**Sweet jesus…I meant “hole”…not “whole”. And the Mondays strike again…**
Feel like chttn it ^ in SMS form at 60 feet under? Most tech savy humans know that such feats are impossible due to the impenetrable nature of our sweet mother earth. You know how it is, rock and dirt decimate cellular signals. But a young 16-year old kid by the name of Alexander Kendrick spent his free time tinkering with gadgets alone in his room instead of drinking behind the garage with his buddies is now on track to becoming a scientific hero with his new invention. Meet the collapsible, underground cellular tower.
Being able to send quick text messages when deep underground has its obvious benefits with danger and bodily harm being two chief reasons. In it’s current form (pictured above), even being collapsible the tower is still a bit unwieldy and large to tote around. Researchers and companies already marketing the underground cell tower are working on making it smaller — much smaller — so that it can actually be carried to and deployed in the tightest spaces of the deep underworld.
Besides saving countless lives in the future, cutting cave rescue times dramatically, and bettering spelunking as a whole, Alexander also managed to make out with a new computer, a trip to Switzerland, and $12,000 in cash for entering and winning his invention in the 2009 International Science Fair. Bravo Alex.
Before we go any further on this visual journey, I’ll point out that when mocking Sleep Suit and comparing it to the Snuggie, don’t confuse the two on your end. The Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves while the Sleep Suit is a piece of swiss cheesed foam designed into a “suit”. Well, now that that’s over, shall we continue…?
Had the world not had enough of the Snuggie? Even more so when it spread to other species such as the Dog Snuggie? Apparently not. Since the original Snuggie, there have been numerous knock offs and other countless variations all ripping off the same basic design — a blanket with sleeves. While this new emerging Sleep Suit isn’t exactly a blanket or device built to keep you warm, the ideology and actual design of the suit is equally as stupid.
So what is the Sleep Suit? Just look at the picture. It’s a sleeping aid concept designed by Forrest Jessee. It looks more like the Michelin Man’s fat ass wife ate a human and started busting at the seams. In more day-to-day vernacular, “it’s a simple suit made out of foam that properly positions the body when those midday naps arise”. So, in essence, the Sleep Suit is in fact just that — a sleep suit.
Why someone can’t make due with a pillow, blanket, rolled up t-shirt, or god forbid, an arm is beyond me. The world’s marketing gurus at work I suppose. Oh well, at least it will give blogs across the country something new to make fun of for the next few months. If the Sleep Suit comes to market, we’re all doomed.
Just answer me one thing: Would you wear this to work, school, or play?
After hanging all of your grenade ornaments, why not venture outside into the white fluffy stuff and embrace all that which winter and coldness is about. First, you’ll need to choose your sled. From the classic wooden toboggans to newer composite speed sleds, it doesn’t really matter what you choose as you’re going to be at the bottom of a hill regardless. When you were a kid, did you ever try to go down on your back end only to quickly realize that (1) it hurt and (2) your ass isn’t exactly very slippery on ice/snow? A trash bag or some other flimsy plastic material would allow you to go sledless though those are fragile and don’t last long at all. Too bad we didn’t have “Snow Shorts”.
Yet again, the phrase “I wish they had these when I was a kid” seems to fit in all too appropriately. The concept is extremely simple and yes, I’m kicking myself for not monetizing this idea first. A simple plastic plate with some padding affixed to the ass end of snow pants and now someone, somewhere is many dollars richer. Adults need not worry about those embarrassing moments that may arise when you get caught trying to fit into your kids’ Snow Shorts as they come in adult sizes too. As long as your waist is 42″ or smaller, your golden. Whew! Safe here.
Now for the part none of us like — the price. They’re actually pretty reasonable at $35.00 meaning you may as well order a couple. I’m definitely getting a pair as my head is already chock full scenarios in which these pants would be amazing. You down?
Leaving important things in life such as your well being and financial future to chance aren’t exactly smart decisions. When other people are involved besides yourself, the repercussions of bad financial decisions are multiplied. Building on this idea of financial independence, try to remember the various great ideas, inventions, or visionary movements that found early refuge on a single, solitary napkin. As happens often throughout history, these “great moments” come to us by chance leaving us at the helm of lady luck herself in regards to being able to actually record and track these ideas. Even though napkins are plentiful in today’s world, give lady lucky the cold shoulder and reclaim your independence with the Napkin Sketchbook. Sure, a normal sketchbook would work just as well, but the nostalgic and “original” feel of napkins just seems so much more…real. If you’re at a point in your life where you’re beginning to complain about the Value Meal prices, maybe it’s time you sit down and start thinking. Thinking about your future, what you can do to be more financially independent, and if $5.95 is worth capturing the next big thing when the time comes.
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What would you velcro together if you knew it would be able to withstand 800C of heat 35 tons of weight? That’s exactly the question that went through the heads of engineers at TUM,
