The conspiracy of GoPro and its under-the-table payment of seagulls to create awesome viral video continues. Yes, this is a “thing”. Maybe. Probably not. Anyway, check out this video of how a GoPro, which was taking a sunset of San Francisco, was ruthlessly stolen by a seagull who went on a quick flying tour of the Bay Area (complete with Golden Gate Bridge). More »
When a dog gets wet, what do they do to dry themselves? Shake away. It’s the same for every animal! A team of researchers studied 16 wet animals including dogs, mice, tigers, bears and others to see the difference in their technique and recorded their shakes in slow motion to find out. More »
Helmet cams are amazing at getting a first person perspective on any situation, you’re literally able to see what they see. So how about attaching a little helmet camera to a falcon? Yep, you get to see what it’s like to fly (surprisingly not shaky!) and see what it’s like to hunt and kill (unsurprisingly messy). More »
Animals have had a rough time of it, when it comes to scientific exploration. Look no further than Laika, the first animal to orbit Earth, soon becoming the first animal to die in orbit, not too long after achieving that earlier distinction. The dwarf hamsters that occupy Hampture seem to be considerably happier in their own scientific explorations than the Soviet mutt, at the moment. Bob Averill brought the project to our attention last week on our visit to Portland, Oregon. According to the official blog, the project is an attempt to “learn firsthand what is involved in designing and constructing a complete underwater habitat capable of sustaining complex organisms.” It also may well be a gateway to sending the hamsternauts into space via Skystation Mk1. Averill is also looking to turn Hampture into a salable product, though Kickstarter, for one, has apparently balked at the idea. In the meantime, you can check out a streaming feed of the habitat after the break and read up on the making of the project in the source links below.
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