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Astrophysicists Successfully Simulate Galaxy Formation
Until now, astrophysicists were having a lot of difficulty with galaxy simulations. These difficulties were a result of two things — a lack of detailed information about galaxy formation, and the complexity of the features of a galaxy. Though this simulation doesn’t entirely overcome these hurdles, it’s definitely a step in the right direction. Continue reading
Will Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus Launch on December 15?
The tech network has been buzzing about the latest rumor involving the much anticipated Galaxy Nexus. Apparently, there’s a rumor that this coveted gadget will be launching on December 15th. Continue reading
An Amazing Photo of Two Galaxies About to Collide
NASA has released a stunning photo that captures two far-off galaxies as they’re about to collide. Continue reading
Advanced Visualization and the Dance of the Spheres
A Data-viz lab headquartered in the “mythical birthplace of HAL 9000″ produces both eye-popping IMAX animations and rigorous modelings of scientific data. In fact, these things are one and the same. Video after the jump. Continue reading
You can be mayor of the Horsehead Nebula
A new effort of the citizen-science effort Zooniverse, the Milky Way Project brings elements of gaming and social media to astronomy. Continue reading
Gaining Prospective Through Science
We’re so small. So insignifigant. If anybody needs me I’ll be shooting myself in the face the rest of the day. At least I can rest assured, knowing that Gearfuse is readable on 6 of the 8 planets in our solar system. We’re huge on Uranus. Link
Minimalist Star Wars Galaxy Travel Posters
If the Star Wars galaxy has something that compares to the Earthling travel agents, these are some of the posters that would be hanging from their walls. Minimal and beautiful, these posters were designed by Chicago-based designer Justin Van Genderen. Ahh, the planet of Tatooine. Desolate and deserted. Come for the heat, stay for our twin moon system! Not too mention the space rum!
Mario Kart Wedding Cake Gone Galaxy
Yet another video game-based baked goody to fulfill our sweet tooth. This time around, Mario Kart is the inspiration for this succulent cake posted by Flickr user M.A.L. All the stars and the planet below the castle were inspired by Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii. Letthemeatcake.net were the ones responsible for this extravagant design and if they can do game cakes this elaborate, I’d really like to see more. Link (via)
Galaxy power supply of 1,000 Watts powers way more than you need
Have you ever felt that you 700 Watt power supply just isn’t enough? Oh, you haven’t? Well, some people out there have and they are jumping for joy right now that the Galaxy 1,000 Watt power supply has been released. So exactly what does 1,000 Watts do for you? You can successfully power 24 hard discs at one time. Bet you couldn’t do that with your previous power supply. Not that you ever wanted to. Measuring in at 150x220x86mm, the... Continue reading
