Author Archives: Stan Flouride

FIVE years after its discovery, excavations of a Mayan pyramid in Mexico have revealed it to be the among largest yet found. At 75m tall, the acropolis of Tonina Chiapas in southern Mexico has 208 stone steps leading from its … Continue reading →

Today is the 125th anniversary of the birth of architect, engineer, and visionary R Buckminster Fuller

As one of the few science fiction movies to genuinely hold up over the years Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies. It was also the last science fiction movie that depended primarily on models and sets rather than CGI. … Continue reading →

Today is the 159th anniversary of the birth of the great inventor, engineer, and visionary. In honor of that, here are a few quotes: “Our virtues and our failings are inseparable,                       … Continue reading →

There can only be one champion. Will it be Megabot? Or Kuratas? In a video, the MegaBots engineering team has challenged the makers of Japan’s giant Kuratas robot to a fight. The Kuratas machine has been online for a couple of years now, … Continue reading →

Some nice .gifs showing the grace, beauty, and power of sharks.

These are former curbs in San Francisco. Great for walls or steps or garden. They’re going to be dumped in a landfill if someone doesn’t take them away. At the corner of 7th Avenue & Cabrillo, SW corner. Very heavy. … Continue reading →

The British Museum has placed scans of over 25,000 examples online. In addition to their own extensive collection of African art they have included thousands from the Trust for African Rock Art. Hundreds of pieces are described and the science of dating … Continue reading →