Category Archives: [science]

Rings From Another Planet

Posted on March 21, 2016 by cyndilong

I’ve always had a warm place in my heart for NASA/Space Exploration. My grandfather took me to tour the Johnson Space Center when I was a little kid. That warm and fuzzy feeling came back over me as I read … Continue reading →

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Dallas Snow Day

Posted on February 28, 2015 by cyndilong

I love exploring details that can’t be seen with the naked eye. We had some beautiful snow in Dallas yesterday (a rare treat for us.)  It was a blast to see the different types of flakes falling- I just wish … Continue reading →

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Colorblindness-Correcting Glasses From 2AI Labs

Posted on January 15, 2015 by cyndilong

self portrait by artist, Adam Fenton 2AI Labs focuses their research on “cognition and perception in humans and machines.” Out of this research, they created glasses that can help the colorblind artist to “see” colors otherwise unavailable before by enhancing … Continue reading →

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Photo History- Harold Edgerton

Posted on July 24, 2014 by cyndilong

Harold Edgerton isn’t a household name, but it should be. If you’ve ever used a flash with a camera (even the one in your phone,) you should take a moment to read this article and thank the man that helped … Continue reading →

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Vik Muniz Uses The Camera I Want To Use Sooooo Bad!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by cyndilong

This is super cool. Vik Muniz etched a castle into a grain of sand. Jimi Hendrix would be so proud….   http://www.designboom.com/art/vik-muniz-marcelo-coelho-microscopic-castles-on-sand-03-28-2014/ (Good BTS video, too)

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Our Moon, The Art Gallery

Posted on January 11, 2014 by cyndilong

I can’t believe I never learned about this in any of my art (or science!) classes. This is an incredible story of a sculpture that was placed on our Lunar surface, many moons (pun intended) ago… http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/12/sculpture_on_the_moon_paul_van_hoeydonck_s_fallen_astronaut.html  

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Artist John Knuth Uses Curated Fly Dung and Vomit

Posted on July 21, 2013 by cyndilong

I’m torn between thinking this is super cool/super gross/super compassion-less. The end result is amazing, so, I’m going with super cool for the time being. Read Don’t Panic Online’s Review Artist, John Knuth Definitely watch the video (unless bugs freak … Continue reading →

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Microscopic Images From “Digested” 35mm Film

Posted on June 8, 2012 by cyndilong

Check out these microscopic images made from 35mm film “digested” through the artist. It’s a fun and intriguing project from artists Josh Lake and Luke Evans. Gross and cool at the same time: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-06/07/35mm-film-swallowed-for-art  

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Visual History of the Microphone

Posted on May 17, 2012 by cyndilong

I’m loving these old photos.  This technology still blows me away. http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2011/01/birth-of-the-microphone?pid=574&viewall=true

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My Super Duper Moon Made Out of Coffee+Salt

Posted on May 13, 2012 by cyndilong

I decided to paint a moon for this year’s Water Thirst Art Auction donation.  26″x 26″ Coffee+salt on canvas.  The event will be held June 16th at the Goss/Michael Foundation in Dallas.  This is a juried event, so there’s no … Continue reading →

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