Modern-Day Pangaea: Who Would Be Neighbors if the World Reverted to One Supercontinent?

Can you imagine a world where you could drive from Washington, D.C., to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria? Italian artist “Massimo” can. He illustrated what the world would look like if the continents reverted to Pangaea, the ancient supercontinent that broke apart to form the continents we know today. Incorporating today’s political borders, the map… Continue reading Modern-Day Pangaea: Who Would Be Neighbors if the World Reverted to One Supercontinent?

These Cool Timelapse GIFs Give You a Front Row Seat to Watch Earth ‘Breathe’

Do you ever think of Earth as a living, breathing creature? If so, you are not alone. Using images from the NASA Visible Earth project, John Nelson of IDV Solutions created timelapse GIFs that give you an outer space view of Earth’s changing seasons. The looping effect of the GIFs lends a humanness to the planet as it appears to breath in and out.

A Useful Idea For Social Media Psychology

I’m assuming that since you’re reading this you’re probably a marketer of some kind, using social media as a means of transport to your next sale or follower, and that’s great!  With the ever evolving, and sometimes revolving, door of social media, it’s good to know what you’re doing in this arena. But I’ve noticed… Continue reading A Useful Idea For Social Media Psychology

What If You Could See Wi-Fi?

Who doesn’t love some wireless internet? Although we often use it, we rarely consider how it really works. “We use Wi-Fi so many times a day but don’t really know how it works or the complexity of the technology,” says artist Nickolay Lamm. To help put Wi-Fi, this invisible thing we use everyday, into perspective,… Continue reading What If You Could See Wi-Fi?

The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup

Earlier, we brought you the five coolest technologies invented by high schoolers at Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair. These solo projects wowed us and made us rethink what high school students are capable of. Now, witness what students can accomplish when they work in teams as you browse the winners of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup.… Continue reading The 7 Most Surprising Technologies Invented by Students at Microsoft’s Imagine Cup

Visualizing NASA’s Fleet of 16 Earth Science Satellites and Our Planet

Many of us will be looking up at the sky tonight to see the backdrop of spectacular stars and fireworks in celebration of July Fourth. But what you won’t see is NASA’s high tech fleet of Earth Science satellites orbiting and also looking back at our planet. Most astronauts also agree that the view of… Continue reading Visualizing NASA’s Fleet of 16 Earth Science Satellites and Our Planet

Earth Overview: 13 Space Pictures of the Month

Are you a space junkie or often find yourself in awe staring at an overview shot from above the mighty Earth? The overview effect is a spiritual-like feeling that comes over space dwelling astronauts the moment they see the whole planet for the first time from space. The image delivers the realization that the world… Continue reading Earth Overview: 13 Space Pictures of the Month

9 Inspiring Minimalist Quotation Posters

Thomas Edison once said that, “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” In an era where most people covet the fast track or a quick score, dedication and unrelenting hard work still pay off. And when it comes to genius artwork, the following minimalist quotation posters by Ryan MacArthur, are anything but plain. The messages… Continue reading 9 Inspiring Minimalist Quotation Posters