Curiosities

Re-designed American bank notes – celebrating science, not Presidents

A student in Switzerland has made over existing US bank notes to reflect scientific developments rather than Presidents. On each banknote is one side depicting a de-saturated drawing of a scientific subject matter, with a colourful, real-world depiction on the opposing side. For example, the $5 note portrays neurons on one side and modern farming fields on the other, a representation of science and human ingenuity.

Check them out here.

Bouncing Water

American Researchers have developed a new type of hydrophobic metal surface that is so highly water repellent, it causes water droplets to bounce off like magic. Potential applications include airplane wings that resist icing, a whole new type of rust proofing, or even a toilet that wouldn’t require water. Nice.

What the world eats – infographic

Infographic from the National Geographic detailing the differences between daily diets around the world – select different countries or regions to compare consumption habits and how they’ve changed in the last 50 years. Cool.

Explore London through interactive photography

Head on over to The Hoxton, Holborn this Saturday and discover the guys at Foto Ruta who have created an alternative way of exploring the city and learning about photography. Kick off the event with a short photography workshop, then take your Foto Ruta map pack, a set of clues and your camera, and head off into Shoreditch to uncover and capture its vibrant scene.

Worlds within our worlds: macro photos of everyday objects

Watch this video of beautifully lit macro photos of everyday objects by photographer Pyanek.

See how many objects you can guess.

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