Posts Tagged ‘science’
gallium spoon melting (part 2)
Monday, March 7, 2011 21:24 25 Comments
www.disappearingspoons.com – the gallium in the mold has solidified into a spoon! it sounds just like a regular spoon and melts to a liquid puddle in seconds. It’s not an acid in which the spoon melts but simply hot water. Several spoon molds and Gallium metal (99,99% pure) available to make gallium spoons like this [...]
Jeopardy! (Season 27.23-1) – Ken, Watson, & Brad [Pt.2 of 2]
Monday, March 7, 2011 14:26 25 Comments2/14/2011 – Here is part two of day one of the Jeopardy! IBM Challenge. Please subscribe to the Rashad8821 channel to watch day two of the IBM challenge. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED. Here is the link to part two: www.youtube.com
Jeopardy! (Season 27.23-1) – Ken, Watson, & Brad [Pt.1 of 2]
Monday, March 7, 2011 13:31 25 Comments2/14/2011 – Here is Monday’s episode of Jeopardy! as we start our IBM challenge with a supercomputer codenamed, “Watson”. We have returning champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter competing against “Watson” for a 00000 prize. Here is part one of day 1 of the IBM challenge. Please subscribe to the Rashad8821 channel to watch day [...]
DIY: Plein Air Panels
Thursday, March 3, 2011 13:51 1 Comment*correction: (1) 4×8′ sheet of masonite will yield (24) 12×16″ panels. How to make your own plein air painting panels in under 10 minutes. What you need: non-tempered Hardboard (or other similar backing board) cut to size Linen or canvas- cut to size PVA glue (archival white glue) Scissors 3″ plastic putty knife (or credit [...]
Poor man’s “Liquid Nitrogen”
Monday, February 28, 2011 9:22 25 CommentsMain article: amasci.com DANGEROUS DEMO! Can’t get liquid nitrogen? Then make your own -80C version by using Dry Ice. Note that this demonstration involves several major safety hazards, and should only be performed by skilled educators. Note that dry ice comes from companies listed in your local yellow pages. Some welder supply stores carry it. [...]
