June 1, 2015 at 3:55 pm

This Tiny Self-Folding Origami Robot can Walk, Swim and Degrade

This Tiny Self-Folding Origami Robot can Walk, Swim and Degrade

A miniature robotic device that can fold-up on the spot, accomplish tasks and disappear by degradation into the environment promises a range of medical applications.

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June 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm

16 Portuguese Sayings That Don’t Make Any Sense

16 Portuguese Sayings That Don't Make Any Sense

Artist Mariana Crisóstomo illustrates a series of common Portuguese phrases, providing the literal translation and what the saying means conversationally.

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June 1, 2015 at 9:00 am

Autonomous MIT Cheetah Robot Lands First-Ever Running Jump

Autonomous MIT Cheetah Robot Lands First-Ever Running Jump

In a leap for robotic development, the MIT researchers who built a robotic cheetah have now trained it to see and jump over hurdles as it runs — making this the first four-legged robot to run and jump over obstacles autonomously.

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May 31, 2015 at 3:58 pm

Picture of the Day: Two Rolls of Tape and a Little Perspective

Picture of the Day: Two Rolls of Tape and a Little Perspective

“Sunday Sketches” is an ongoing series by artist Christoph Niemann where he repurposes everyday objects in creative and playful ways.

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May 31, 2015 at 2:32 pm

Blobbing with a GoPro

Blobbing with a GoPro

A group of brave kids take on ‘The Blob’ and soar to new heights at an Illinois summer camp.

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May 31, 2015 at 1:49 pm

Badass Pilot Buys His Own Fighter Jet

Badass Pilot Buys His Own Fighter Jet

Find out how this retired Lt. Col test pilot uses his passion for flight to help preserve military history with the maintenance and upkeep of the last three remaining Sea Harriers.

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May 29, 2015 at 2:53 pm

Picture of the Day: Tree Pose on Trolltunga

Picture of the Day: Tree Pose on Trolltunga

Trolltunga (Troll’s tongue) is a piece of rock jutting horizontally out of a mountain about 700 metres (2,300 ft) above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in Norway.

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May 29, 2015 at 1:54 pm

These Coworkers are Adding their Heads to Animals on Each Other’s Desktop Backgrounds

These Coworkers are Adding their Heads to Animals on Each Other's Desktop Backgrounds

Nothing makes the day go faster than a little fun at the office with your coworkers!

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May 29, 2015 at 12:05 pm

The Kung Fury Feature Film is Here and It Is Gloriously Absurd

The Kung Fury Feature Film is Here and It Is Gloriously Absurd

Wow. It’s actually here. Kung Fury is an over-the-top 80’s action comedy that was crowd funded through Kickstarter. It features Kung Fury, a Kung Fu renegade cop who travels back in time to kill his Nemesis, Hitler. The film features nazis, dinosaurs, vikings and cheesy one-liners. The campaign that was launched in December 2013…

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May 29, 2015 at 10:09 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 319

The Shirk Report - Volume 319

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 25 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from everywhere.

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