Tag: Science
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Planetary Paperweight For The Science Geek In Your Life
Are we talking about paperweights on OhGizmo!? Yes, yes we are. It’s not any ordinary paperweight though, but a Planetary Paperweight, not unlike the Planetary Lollipops or Planetary Glass Set we wrote about a while back. It’s a fun reminder that our little planet is nothing but a speck of dust in our vast universe,…
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Tiny Tesla Coil Can Play Music With Electric Sparks
Tesla coils are pretty awesome, but they tend to be big, unwieldy, and kind of difficult to seriously consider as a purchase. The Tiny Musical Tesla Coil however is only 6 inches tall when assembled, and can easily do its magic on a countertop. The best feature of this particular kit however is its ability…
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New Condoms Glow In The Dark In The Presence Of STDs
If you’re wearing rubber, you’re already doing something to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. Good for you. But not everyone is always 100% diligent with this practice, and all it takes is one slip up with an infected partner for you to catch whatever they have. A team from Isaac Newton Academy in Illford,…
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This Is What Lives On An 8 Year Old’s Hand, After Playing Outside
Well then. That’s a lovely cornucopia of germs. See, you’re looking at a Petri Dish full of bacterial cultures found on the hand of an 8 year old kid after he played outside. It’s gross and beautiful at the same time. And it’s a great reminder never to have children. Or at the very least,…
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Galaxy Space Bracelet Gives You The Universe On Your Wrist
Any item that gets anyone thinking about the vast, unbounded beauty of the universe, rather than what kind of lipstick Kim Kardashian was wearing yesterday is fine by us. The set pictured above, a handmade item from Etsy seller jerseymaids is actually one of the nicer looking such items we’ve come across. Each bracelet can…
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Gallium Is A Metal That Will Melt In Your Hand
Here’s a fun gift for some science minded friend of yours. Or just about anyone with a slight sense of wonderment at nature’s cool toys. It turns out you can buy a chunk of Gallium, which has a melting point of 85.85F. And, unlike Mercury, it’s non-toxic. This means you can warm it up in…
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Stackable Brain Specimen Coasters For The Scientist In You
Each one of these coasters features a different slice of a theoretical human brain. When they’re stacked up, they create a 3D rendering of a human brain, which is sure to impress your guests with even a passing interest in, well, anything cool. They come in a set of 10, and stacking them in the…
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How About A Cube Of Tungsten, For Your Entertainment?
This is really cool. You can apparently purchase a solid block of 95% pure tungsten. Why would you want that? – It’s 70% denser than lead – Denser than Uranium – Nearly impossible to melt – 4x harder than Titanium – 19x denser than water This means you can proudly display the cube on your…
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Planetary Lollipops Look Too Good To Eat
You guys sure seem to like planetary-themed things. Just take a look at how many of you liked these planetary glasses and Christmas Tree Ornament Set. So we imagine the Planetary Lollipops pictured above will find at least a couple of fans among you. They’re sold in sets of 6, so it’s not like you…
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The ‘Get Ready For The Launch’ Desk Lamp Is Perfect For The Space Geek In Your Life
There isn’t a whole lot to say about this desk lamp from the Arnout Meijer Studio in the Netherlands, other than to observe that it looks very cool and would make a great addition to anyone who considers space exploration an essential human endeavour. Measuring 60cm high (2ft.), the lamp stands atop a mat white…