From the Google Chrome Experiments comes 100,000 Stars, a virtual tour of our Milky Way galaxy. This is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences I’ve ever had with a web browser. Go play and wonder.
>> 100,000 Stars | Chrome Experiments
Time Lapse + Endeavour + Los Angeles
Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through Los Angeles in time-lapse.
>> Mission 26 The Big Endeavour from Givot on Vimeo.
The Avocado Cuber
File this in both “Product Design” and “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?”
>> Link: Avocado Cuber (and Avocado Pit Removal Tool and Avo Saver and Avocado Knife) | Unclutterer
Hello, World! The Whole Universe In One Photo
From the frontiers of astronomy, a galactic bird’s eye view of the universe:
Made up of more than 2.7 million images taken at four infrared wavelengths of light, the new image captures everything from nearby asteroids to distant galaxies.
I must admit, it’s easy to get turned around. I’m still looking for the little “I am here” marker.
>> Link: The Whole Universe In One Photo
Adolf Eichmann’s capture, as told by the Mossad
For the first time in its notoriously secretive history, the Mossad — Israel’s intelligence service — has opened its vaults to the public. In cooperation with an Israeli museum, the Mossad curated documents and artifacts pertaining to the capture and trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the Nazi’s chief architects of the Holocaust.
Visitors can see actual notepads and cameras used during Israel’s mission to extract Eichmann from hiding in Argentina (a story worth a read, especially if you’re not familiar with how the Israelis captured the aging Nazi). Also, numerous artifacts from the Eichmann trial are on display — including the infamous bulletproof glass booth in which he sat during his trial.
>> Learn more: Adolf Eichmann’s capture, as told by the Mossad, in Israel exhibition | the guardian
>> Visit the museum: Operation Finale at Beit Hatfutsot
Earth from the International Space Station — The Chill-Out Mix
This is beautiful and awesome.
For a really cool experience open the video full-screen, sit back, and relax…
Thanks Carter for sending my way!
US debt problem visualized: Debt stacked in 100 dollar bills
This is a brilliant information design project, and an astounding reminder of the scale of money we talk about in public finance.
>> Link: US debt problem visualized: Debt stacked in 100 dollar bills.
Los Angeles Transport Fantasy Map
This is like urban design porn. If only LA were like this…(sigh)…
