And now for the latest useless superhero reboot (drum roll, please): “Man of Steel”. The first official trailer for the upcoming Superman installment, this video gives fanboys something to cling to until next June.
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The Most Astounding Fact – Neil deGrasse Tyson
The universe can feel kind of small during finals season so here are some wise words from Neil deGrasse Tyson to put things into perspective. This animation created around a part of Neil deGrass Tyson’s speech “The Most Astounding Fact” was uploaded to YouTube today by Chris Herr.
Anamorphic Illusions That Will Blow Your Mind
Check out these mind-bending visual illusions of a Rubik’s cube, roll of tape, and shoe.
Pinokio Brings Pixar Lamp Mascot To Life
If you’ve always been tickled by Pixar’s peppy lamp totem, you’ll geek out over Pinokio, the newly minted animatronic lamp. But this innovation begs the following question, according to the creators: “Is Pinokio only a lamp? —a useful machine? Perhaps we should put the book aside and meet a new friend.” By Pavithra Mohan
Power Of Introverts Video Draws From Acclaimed Book ‘Quiet’
In a social climate that unconditionally values extroversion, Susan Cain’s book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” is a breath of fresh air. For those frustrated by the aggressive trajectory that seems to precede mainstream success, Daniel Widfeldt Lomas has created an animated video series, based on Cain’s groundbreaking work, that(…)