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• Bendable, Self-healing Concrete

  April 24, 2009
  

  Check out the video embedded in this article about research from the University of Michigan that promises to bring self-healing, bendable concrete to a roadway near you.

• Timescapes – WOW!

  April 23, 2009
  

  While I was getting the last post together, I noticed that Phil, author of Bad Astronomy, had posted an amazing video that I just have to help spread. I’ve done some time lapse photography myself…and it didn’t turn out well. So I have to give kudos to Tom @ Timescapes for the amazing quality of work. I hope you enjoy this visual wonderland as much as I did. Take a peek!

• This Planet Takes it to The Extreme!

  April 23, 2009
  

  We talked about this planet on the Morning Show, which I first learned about by reading the Bad Astronomy blog. It orbits a star in the constellation best known as the Big Dipper and has some very extreme conditions. Such as the shape of the orbit around its star that brings it very close in, scorching the planet, and then swings far, far away leaving it out in the cold. This produces winds in excess of 11,000 miles per hour! Check out the story to find out even more fun facts about this extreme planet.

• Coming Soon to a Store Near You…

  April 22, 2009
  

  As promised on the Morning Show, for those who want to know more, here’s a link to that list of MIT projects over at TechRadar. Definitely look at the last one that talks about MIT’s “Sixth Sense” project that has been getting quite a few mentions by tech mavens. First we had Bluetooth headsets, just wait for Bluetooth eyeglasses!

• This House…Slides?

  April 21, 2009
  

  I just found this over at Home-Designing and I was immediately blown away. Sliding House, by dRMM Architecture, does just what its name implies—it slides! The wood exterior of the home slides back to reveal a greenhouse-esque interior that allows in all the sun you can handle.

  Definitely check out the rest of the photos, including some stunning shots of the house at night and during winter!

• Ora ilLegale Clock: The Cure for Daylight Savings Time Woes

  April 20, 2009
  

  Just came across this over at Engadget and what a great innovation for those of us that really hate dealing with daylight savings time. Simply tilt the clock one way or the other to align the appropriate hour! Click the photo for more information!

  

• What Is Nanotechnology, Anyways?

  April 15, 2009
  

  The American Chemical Society recently held their “What is Nano?” video contest where submissions had to describe nanotechnology—how it affects our society and the world around us. Well, the winner has been picked and, at least for this geek, it is hilarious! Since I mention nanotechnology on the Morning Show quite often, I figured this might be a helpful and fun introduction.

• Community Forum – Sunday, April 12th

  April 11, 2009
  

  Soon, KFIR will be airing Lars Larson’s national talk show. To get things kicked off, Steve Wohlers will interview Lars for a special edition of the KFIR Community Forum. Be sure to join in and get a sneak peek into the mind of Lars Larson and find out what’s in store!

• The Riiflex Is in Charge of Finding Your Fit Body…

  April 9, 2009
  

  The Nintendo Wii gets made fun of quite often. And it is easy to see why…with accessories like the Riiflex dumbells. Here’s a bit of their marketing copy:

  

  “Riiflex™ weights introduce a new way to add resistance to your Wii™, and Wii Fit™ workouts. Add weight to both the Wii™ Remote and Wii™ Nunchuk and make your Wii™ Fitter.”

  Video games as exercise? Oh, oh yes. (Did anyone catch the Duran Duran reference in the title?)

• More Crazy Traffic!

  April 7, 2009
  

  Well, we showed you how crazy traffic can be in India, but that’s nothing compared to this. Keep an eye on the through lane on the right. It is very easy to miss the little black car slipping across the intersection through traffic!

• Community Forum – Sunday, April 5th

  April 3, 2009
  

  KFIR welcomes Representative Sherrie Sprenger back to the Community Forum. Join Sherrie and Steve this Sunday for an update on this legislative session.

• Crazy Traffic in India!

  March 31, 2009
  

  On the Morning Show we discussed some research into the way ants mitigate their traffic problems. This video of traffic in India came to mind. Although it looks chaotic by American standards of traffic control, things seem to move along quite smoothly… Hope you enjoy it!

• Net Worth

  March 30, 2009
  

  Comedy often has the power to show us truths we either fail to see or, in all too many cases, simply choose not to see. This bit of comic artistry is brought to you by Chris Eaton over at Wrong Way Comics.

  

• World’s Largest Model Train: Miniatur Wunderland

  March 26, 2009
  

  We mentioned this yesterday on the Morning Show and I was able to track down this video showing off the Miniatur Wunderland model railway in all its wonderful glory.

  A few stats: 700 trains, 10,000 carriages, 900 signals, 2,800 buildings, 160,000 individually designed figures and 250,000 lights! Quite the train set!

• Florida Teen Helps His Dad With Job Search

  March 25, 2009
  

  When Florida resident Mark Gullett lost his position as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s vice president of marketing, his son came to the rescue. Ben Gullett quickly set out to create a “montage” of all his father’s traits which make him a great choice for any company to hire. A heartwarming story, the video is quite touching. Take a peek!

• Boston Dynamics’ Big Dog Gets Weaponized!

  March 20, 2009
  

  This morning we mentioned Boston Dynamics’ “Big Dog” project growing a pair of horns. For those who are unfamiliar with Big Dog, it is a project backed by DARPA to provide a mobile robotics platform that can tackle nearly any terrain. Take a peek and enjoy the fun!

• Extreme Sheep LED Art!

  March 19, 2009
  

  Check out this amazing video put together by some very creative sheep herders. It starts out a bit slow, but soon you get to see their creativity shine. Using LEDs to light up the sheep at night, they create various animations by herding the sheep into position. This is similar to how animated movies like Wallace & Gromit are created. Stop motion sheep animation, how unique!

• Community Forum – Sunday, March 22nd

  March 18, 2009
  

  Kat Beal from the Army Corps of Engineers will join Steve Wohlers to talk about about a proposed marina for Foster Lake. Make sure to tune in and get the details!

• Los Alamos’ “Map of Science”

  March 18, 2009
  

  As promised during The Morning Show, if you are interested in seeing that “Map of Science”, just follow this link. Learn how different scientific disciplines relate to one another!

• Community Forum – Sunday, March 8th

  March 4, 2009
  

  Rick Alexander of the Lebanon School Board joins Steve Wohlers this Sunday for the KFIR Community Forum. Rick will discuss the end of the academy system, the new Lebanon High School principal and issues with the district budget.