I instantly adored this frothing flask paperweight from ButterflyLove1.
…and this sweet little test tube.
Cyclops plant: perfect leafy companion.
Such a cute, unassuming little ghost:
See more creations here.
Category: science
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Here is a lovely pro-nuclear comic book from 1972. Though it predates The Watchmen by more than a decade, check out the Doctor Manhattan-ish figure on the cover.
Description from the source:
Produced by The Canadian Nuclear Association and given away by the local Hydro-Electric company. Discusses what nuclear radiation is and how it affects humans, plants and animals. Radiation poisoning and alternatively it’s uses in medicine are shown, the anatomy of an atom, Albert Einstein, fission, the nuclear industry and why it is safe, the positive effects of radiation on the growing of vegetables etc., etc. A two-page centerfold discusses how the nuclear industry is helping to protect Canadians.
I admit I went through every page of this retro-licious science gem.
Love the maple leaf nucleus!
You can see all the pages here.
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The William K. Bass Center for Forensic Observation is one of the largest collections of skeletal remains in the modern world. It has been invaluable for research in the field of forensic anthropology.
Behind the University of Tennessee, a little outside of Knoxville, there’s a 2.5 acre plot of land surrounded by a razor wire fence. This is the body farm, where forensic scientists and researchers learn about human decomposition. When William K. Bass first opened his center to study human remains in 1981, he had one dead body and a 16 square foot cage. By 2007, the farm had over 150 decaying specimen – many donated to the farm by interested volunteers.
You can see a short three part video in which the founder discusses the facility here
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I found The Psych Store on Etsy while searching for neuroscience themed jewelry. I had previously found one lovely Glial Cell Necklace that was a bit out of my price range, so finding these beauties was a treat.
Awesome detail and very fairly priced! Both of these neuron items are on my wish list now.
The Dopamine Molecular Earrings are nice as well:
See more here.
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A remote street in Lima, Peru houses the largest collection of brain specimens in Latin America.
[The] collection contains over 3,000 examples of damaged brains and fetuses, displaying abnormalities caused by an array of neurological diseases, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse damage.
The purpose of the museum is to educate neurology students about a vast array of pathologies, but it is also open to the public.
The modestly-sized museum is packed with morbid examples of stroke, Alzheimer’s, tumors and trichinosis, but the star of the show is the Creutzfeld-Jacob disease specimen, commonly known as the human strain of mad cow disease.
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A few favorites from Alexandria Neonakis:
YESSSS!
Another favorite set: Nerdy Dirty:
Adorable quilling:
See Science Valentines from last year too!
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This has come up in about 5 of the blogs I typically follow…so Cyborg Gorbachev is really asking to be posted.
If I were a few inches tall, this would be my preferred mode of transportation.
Amazing doll concept by Ali Gulec:
These life-like Beavis and Butt-Head statues having been making the Internet rounds as well. Wonderful job crafting a photorealistic and rather horrifying vision of these two, Kevin Kirkpatrick. See a few more shots here.
Why I love being an introvert:
On a related note, I think this would make great club wear for introverts. It really sends the right message if one is not in the mood for human interaction: Come one step closer and I will BITE you!
Finally, the trendy luxury toward which I harbor an extreme distaste finds a home in serial killer apparel. THIS, I like.
I’m with you, Neil!
Fatal Attraction had NOTHING on this:
Bear with me for a moment of extreme adorableness…
And speaking of cats, take a look at what I always pretty much assumed would be my own future (everybody knows it’s not official until facebook says so…this is the real deal):
Ohhhh-kay, so I’ll admit that I only envision myself in a relationship with one or two cats. I’m about quality, not quantity.Now we come to the portion of this blog post where I try to avoid making a pun about something being “fishy” here…
Usually at least one of my Desktop Goodies will launch me into utter confusion. Today’s baffling example (caption, anyone?):
…and by “Projection Equipment” they mean her brassiere:
Ladies, I’ll leave you with this romantic gift idea: raw meat.
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Over on Etsy, EAVESMADE has crafted a series of laser cut ornaments based on the famous women of science.
A closeup of one:
Now, I’ve made my fair share of very geeky ornaments (including my atomic particle tree topper), but nothing like these!
The whole set includes:
Rosalind Franklin (genetics)
Marie Curie (radiation/chemistry)
Jane Goodall (primatology)
Rachel Carson (ecology)
Elizabeth Blackwell (first U.S. female physician)
Mary Leakey (archaeology/anthropology)
Martha Euphemia Lofton Haynes (the first African American woman Ph. D. in Mathematics)
Mary Edwards Walker (U.S. feminist, surgeon, POW, only woman to win the Medal of Honor)
Grace Hopper (computer science)
Ada Lovelace (programming, mathematics)Visit EAVESMADE for some science-y goodness.
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This informational film came up in most of my searches regarding vintage representations of atomic energy (yes, I search for things like that in my spare time).
Do not miss this one if you enjoy that mid-20th century PSA feeling. Great retro animation. I’m sure many people today do not know as much about nuclear energy as this video covers.
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Aww…how precious.
Of all potential purposes for a saw, I’m surprised they took the “make a life sized fake woman” angle for this ad.
In the many idealizations of beauty I’ve seen from every era, I believe this is the only one that involves having a giant pastry head. When will the media stop setting unrealistic standards?
Victorian photo manipulations…take THAT, Photoshop!
I’ve heard the term “putting on one’s face” but…
Oh boy, do I love this…
And this…
I relate to you, 70’s Textbook Girl.
Keep up with science? Don’t mind if I do!
I quite enjoy this Capybara illustration. It’s got AT-TI-TUDE! Wish I knew which artist to credit…
Oh hi, little fella…love your curlicue nostrils.
I refuse to believe that isn’t a real ad because it is entirely valid medical treatment.
And while we’re on the subject of cats, I’ve seen this scratch pad in a few different places and it fills me with extreme joy every time. I will one day hand make this for cats in my life.
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