Category: SCI/TECH

April 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Labyrinth Aquarium

Picture of the Day: The Labyrinth Aquarium

THE LABYRINTH AQUARIUM Photograph via Opulent Items Not only is this crazy aquarium real, but it can be yours for a paltry $6,500 US! The aquarium includes silk plants, 3 lights, filters, air pumps and cleaning equipment. The lights are doughnut shaped and are placed underneath the black central hoods. They include…

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April 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

Picture of the Day: Incredible Water Bridge in Germany

INCREDIBLE WATER BRIDGE IN GERMANY Photograph by WHITEDRAGON The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany, opened in October 2003. It connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal, crossing over the Elbe River. It is notable for being the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, with a total length…

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April 19, 2011 at 9:05 am

Electric Luxury: Rolls Royce Phantom EE [30 pics]

Electric Luxury: Rolls Royce Phantom EE [30 pics]

Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom EE (experimental electric) represents the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment. The Phantom EE will serve as a working test bed throughout the year, providing crucial data and research regarding alternative drive-trains for Rolls Royce. Below you will…

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March 24, 2011 at 9:05 am

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship: Allure of the Seas

The World's Largest Cruise Ship: Allure of the Seas

She’s the newest addition to the Royal Caribbean fleet and the world’s largest cruise ship. With 2,700 rooms spanning 16 decks, the Allure of the Seas is like a miniature city, travelling from Fort Lauderdale to the Carribbean at a comfortable 22 knots. Oh and there’s a Starbucks on board… Below you will find…

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March 1, 2011 at 9:05 am

The World’s Sexiest Wooden Yacht [32 pics]

The World's Sexiest Wooden Yacht [32 pics]

Based out of Belgrade, Serbia, bespoke yacht designers Art of Kinetik have created the most beautiful wooden yacht I’ve ever seen. Hedonist is 19 meters (63 feet) of sexy mahogany design. Equipped with Rolls Royce water jets and a top speed of 40 knots, it accommodates up to 12 people and will comfortably sleep 3.…

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February 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Discovery’s Final Launch

Picture of the Day: Discovery's Final Launch

DISCOVERY’S FINAL LAUNCH Photograph by AP Photo/Chris O’Meara The space shuttle Discovery lifts off at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Discovery, the world’s most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time Thursday, heading toward the International Space Station with a crew of six on a journey that…

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February 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Titans of Tech

Picture of the Day: The Titans of Tech

THE TITANS OF TECH Photograph by Pete Souza / The White House President Barack Obama joins a toast with Technology Business Leaders at a dinner in Woodside, California, Feb. 17, 2011. Going clockwise from President Obama: – Steve Jobs, CEO Apple – Steve Westly, Managing Partner and Founder, Westly Group – Ann Doer, Host and…

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February 14, 2011 at 9:05 am

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the International Space Station

10 Things You Didn't Know About the International Space Station

Photograph by NASA The International Space Stations (ISS) is one of the greatest human and technological achievements in our history. Space agencies from the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada have come together for a common goal in the name of science and education. It is a symbol of technological excellence and a testament…

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February 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Best. Sidecar. Ever.

Picture of the Day: Best. Sidecar. Ever.

BEST. SIDECAR. EVER. Built by Jason Dyer Forget the Lambo in the background. This scooter rules! Sidecar World via Reddit Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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January 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Fighter Jet Up Close and Personal | Jan. 4, 2011

Picture of the Day: Fighter Jet Up Close and Personal | Jan. 4, 2011

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Photograph by Niels Boswinkel This Dassault Rafale—a 4.5 generation twin-engined delta-wing jet fighter—was flying over Sion Air Base, Switzerland, when Niels Boswinkel captured it with his Canon 500D. What an incredible shot! via Gizmodo Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO…

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