Dylan Schenker
Billboards for ‘Contagion’ Made From Actual Bacteria [VIDEO]
These ads take ‘viral’ marketing to a whole new level: To promote the new Steven Soderbergh movie ‘Contagion,’ a group of microbiologists and immunologists were tapped to create a billboard out of bacteria.
Is Nike Manufacturing ‘Back to the Future’-Style Self-Lacing Shoes? [VIDEO]
When ‘Back to the Future 2′ premiered way back in 1989, its vision of 2015 was exciting: Marty McFly got to enjoy inventions like the hoverboard and self-lacing sneakers. The hoverboard has yet to fully materialize, but we can at least be excited that Nike might be manufacturing those shoes of the future someday soon.
Sweet Celebrity Portraits Are Made Out of Licorice
These licorice portraits look good enough to eat. Artist Jason Mercier is known for his celebrity mosaics made of candy, food, pills and make up and even celebrity’s own junk. For his latest project, called ‘Licorice Flix: Edible Movie Mosaics,’ he took scenes from some of his favorite movies and recreated them with pieces of black and red licorice in startling detail.
Wheelchair for Dogs Is the Cutest Thing Ever [VIDEO]
While there are wheeled contraptions available to give mobility to handicapped pets, the Amigo — a new wheelchair from industrial designer Nia Shalom — is specially optimized for the way pups move.
Jedi Kittens Duel With Light Sabers [VIDEO]
An intergalactic battle that has raged for millennia between the light side and the dark side has culminated in one final, epic battle between … two kittens?
NYC Man Gets ‘Survived the Quake’ Tattoo on His Torso [PICTURE]
So you survived the great Northeast earthquake of 2011, now what? You’re going to want people to know you were there when it all went down. How about a tattoo?
That might sound a bit too permanent, but that’s exactly what Jonathan Berg of Brooklyn got on his torso the day after the quake. Tattoo artist Joe Khay of Citizen Ink in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn originally advertised the tattoo he designed
Sculpture Pays Tribute to Iconic Jumping Cards in Computer Solitaire
The best part about winning computer solitaire is the flurry of cards that fills the screen after making the final move. Lars Marcus Vedeler and Theo Tveteras of experimental design team skrekkogle have now translated this iconic moment into a physical 3D sculpture of the jumping cards.
‘The Worst Movie Ever’ Grosses – Ch-Ching! – $11 at the Box Office [VIDEO]
It’s not just a funny title — ‘The Worst Movie EVER’ might actually be the worst movie ever. After opening in one theater in Los Angeles, the movie grossed $11, making it the lowest grossing film of all time.
‘Blade Runner’ Sequel to Be Directed and Produced by Ridley Scott
Huge news for science fiction fans: ‘Blade Runner’ director Ridley Scott will be returning to direct and produce a planned sequel to the 1982 cult favorite.
Swarm of Bugs Form Ominous-Looking ‘Bugnado’ – Not for the Squeamish! [VIDEO]
It’s bad enough having to swat away a single bug, but an entire swarm? If you’re anywhere near the Missouri River that’s just something you might have to contend with – these “bugnadoes” form in areas with high volumes of water, particularly after flooding has occurred.
This Super-Tiny Computer Actually Works [VIDEO]
With the latest Macbook Air weighing in at just over two pounds, it seems that computers just keep getting smaller and smaller — and this one, smaller than a human finger, is positively byte-sized.
The coolest part? It actually works.
Artists Makes Real People Look Like Paintings – And the Effect Is Way Eerie [PICTURES]
How would you react if a painting suddenly came to life? Alexa Meade‘s painted people look like works of art but move like humans — making for an eerie sight.
Whereas most artists would just paint their subjects on a canvas, Meade actually turns her subjects INTO the canvas. She creates life-size installations that are shockingly exact in their similarity to actual acrylic paintings. Upon first gl