“Next up on the Hyrule Evening News: our special report, When Cuccos Attack!” Anyone who’s played a Legend of Zelda game knows the perils of picking on these seemingly benign creatures. If Link smacks ’em around one time too many, they’ll swarm him in a flurry of vengeful, feathered fury. Liyo –a research scientist by … Continue reading Legend of Zelda Cucco Bracelet
Thor (2011) Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, and Tom Hiddleston 115 minutes rated PG-13 I’ll go ahead and admit at the outset here that I’ve never read a Thor comic book, or even a full comic book of any hero variety. A blasphemy of sorts, perhaps, but I’m ok with … Continue reading Movie Review: Thor
I just saw this NPR story about the White House pastry chef, Bill Yosses, using molecular science principles in his cooking to pretty amazing effect! From the article: It turns out the chef who whips up pies for the president is also a bit of a scientist — calling on knowledge of how to help … Continue reading Desserts with Chemistry
This has been around for a lil while, but The Domestic Scientist decorated these sugar cookies to look like all the different types of lands from Magic: The Gathering! Read her post and she shares her clever way of stenciling on the designs… The Domestic Scientist Magic: The Gathering cookies on The Domestic Scientist Magic: … Continue reading Magic: The Gathering cookies
Who doesn’t love science and the periodic table?! I recently made a set of periodic table elements as wall art for my sister’s house, and I was wondering what other exciting periodic crafts you people have come up with! Here is an awesome roundup of everything elemental, from food to furniture! ******************** 9. Cupcakes!!!! Jono … Continue reading Periodic Table Roundup
I’ve recently been reading Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate series, a delightfully steampunk and hilarious serious of novels that feature a headstrong female protagonist. While reading the series I’ve been struck with just how many decorative octopuses show up, especially around scientists. In my search for an answer I stumbled upon JennyDork. JennyDork is an Etsy … Continue reading Octopuses everywhere!