Daily Archives: May 27, 2012
Clock that ‘Eats Time’
A clock which has no hands or numbers and “eats time” has gone on display.
The Midsummer Chronophage is inspired by the idea that everyone experiences time differently. Dr John C Taylor designed the timepiece, which is controlled by a Chronophage – a mythical beast which eats time. It sits on top of the clock face and slowly opens its jaws for 59 seconds before snapping shut on the 60th and eating the minute.
Discoveries Into Perception Via Popular Magic Tricks
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center have unveiled how and why the public perceives some magic tricks in recent studies that could have real-world implications in military tactics, marketing and sports.
CONSPIRAPORN! 