No, it’s not a one way mirror. It’s much cooler than that. MIT scientists have invented a new invisible mirror that can show reflections like a typical mirror but also be see through like a window. The magic is in the alternating 84 ultra thin layers typical glass and tantalum oxide. It’s a mirror but when you spin it, it becomes transparent. Some light passes through, some light gets reflected.
Photographer David Maisel—widely known for his incredible aerial work, including a breath-taking project recently shot in Spain—has opened a new show in New York exploring the otherwise invisible insides of culturally important art objects. Called History’s Shadow, it is on display at the Yancey Richardson Gallery until May 10, 2014.
The Rubik’s Cube is one of the more endearing puzzles that we have seen in the past, so much so that it remains in existence today. It makes perfect sense – after all, you do not need any kind of batteries to keep the Rubik’s Cube going, and there is also the unique way in which it challenges your brain unlike a standard issue video game. Well, how about paying homage to this old school puzzle with the £29.99 Rubik’s Cube Light?
First of all, I am glad to announce that the Rubik’s Cube Light does not need to be solved first before it can light up – otherwise, you would most probably see this unique light thrown across the room in frustration by many who have given it a go. Still, it is fully playable, which makes it all the more interesting in the first place. This is an officially licensed product by Rubik’s to boot, and it will do its bit to help brighten up your abode with its 80′s retro stylings. Thanks to the included triangular display stand, the Rubik’s Cube Light will be able to light up your home while doubling as a conversation starter. It charges via USB, where a single full charge will deliver up to 2 hours of juice.
[ Rubik’s Cube Light brightens up the room copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Watch out, the ground will change beneath your feet at the Sacré Coeur in Casablanca. As part of the installation Magic Carpet 2014, an interactive light show swirls, swarms, and shimmers under the cathedral’s vaunted arches. It’s even more thrilling to watch the lights in action in the video below.
The world is full of things you can’t see
Do you see it? There’s a little beacon of light in the photograph of Mars above. It’s on the left side of the photo and it’s pretty darn bright. What could it be? More importantly, what do we want it to be? A Martian signal keeping track of the Curiosity rover? An alien laser beam? A key to a secret portal in the universe? A superhero?
If you’ve been stressing out or if you’re getting swamped at work or if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, here’s how you fix it: by watching this lovely time lapse of fireflies by Vincent Brady. Just put it on full screen, zone out and watch fireflies (or lightning bugs if that’s what you call them) paint the world with light and create mesmerizing art.
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Hong Kong’s neon sign trade is fading in the face of new technology, but there are still skilled workers who craft the glowing lights by hand. The process is, by their own admission, painstaking, solitary, thankless, and steadily losing popularity, but these guys are still going at it. Watching them make the magic fixtures is mesmerizing—they are really good at what they do.
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Earlier today during GDC 2014, a bit of miscommunication was left on the playing field as it was reported that the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 controller would be able to … Continue reading
I’ve pinched and slapped some butts in my time, but I’ve never made them glow like this thing. This ‘Slap It’ lamp will have you pinching it or slapping it to turn it on and off. This is clearly for folks who love interacting with butts.
Pinch on, slap off. That sounds like the old Karate Kid thing gone horribly wrong. I knew that Mister Miyagi could not be trusted.
Designed by artist Joseph Begley, this limited edition piece will set you back £700 (~$1165 USD), and can be had in a variety of colors.
If this lamp makes you happy, start saving your money. Pinch those pennies, so you can pinch ‘dat ass. Can a boob version be far behind?
[via Incredible Things via Geekologie]
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