http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/40-more-maps-that-explain-the-world/
Links
Amazing Iceberg Calving
The most amazing iceberg ‘calving’ you will ever see. This is an old video, but it is fantastic.
Batteries made from Sand
http://sciencealert.com.au/news/20141407-25871.html
Researched have made a battery from sand that last 3 times longer than a lithium-ion battery.
Giving Lessons in Physics
Anchovy Schools
Schools of anchovies near the beach
Solar Panels Over Water
Installing solar panels over water is nothing new. Water ways are often unused, and are prone to evaporation. Using them to as a place to install solar panels helps stop evaporation and generates electricity. Win. Win. Here is India’s latest addition to that end.
Lightning Time-lapses are the best
Amazing Chicago lightning storm time-lapse
Flying Through Fireworks – Amazing!
Check out this video taken from a drone flying though fireworks.
Visualising Binary for Cyber Crime
The middle of this TED talk has some great visualisation of binary code used to help stop cyber crime.
http://www.ted.com/talks/chris_domas_the_1s_and_0s_behind_cyber_warfare
Using Blood Cells
Scientists have figure out how to change red blood cells to get them to carry other items. This could be the future of drug delivery.
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/06/turning-red-blood-cells-cargo-ships