Curving And Bending A Ball Using The Magnus Effect Is Common In Every Sport. The Effect Can Be Reversed

“You should socialize.” “Aren’t you lonely?” “So, you’re socially awkward?" These are a few of the things introverts hear quite often. Thankfully we have Tumblr, which has time and again nailed the emotions, perks and struggles of having an introverted personality. Like this perfect GIF for dealing with small talk.

To those who celebrate it, Happy Independence Day! Enjoy the parabolic envelopes that form while those bright, sparkling, parabolic curves are etched into the sky tonight…

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All of the animals above — and more — are “critically endangered.”

Have you ever seen an octopus run before?

From @sciencefriday:

Crawling, swimming, squeezing, jetting—the range of movement available to an octopus is impressive. Yet some species occasionally choose to stand up on two arms and “run” backwards. Chrissy Huffard, a Senior Researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, explains the pros and cons of this seemingly silly behavior and why an octopus might find looking foolish useful.

Learn why here:

[Some footage courtesy of The Shape of Life]

There’s even more evidence that Europa could hold life

Jupiter’s moon Europa likely holds a huge, salty ocean beneath its frozen shell — and according to a new study, it may be more like our own oceans on Earth than anyone expected. What that means for the chances of life there.

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Now that we’ve left behind the philosophy of religion, it’s time to start exploring what other ways might exist to find meaning in the world. Today we explore essentialism and its response: existentialism. We’ll also learn about Jean-Paul Sartre and his ideas about how to find meaning in a meaningless world.

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Stunning Jewellery Collection Pays Homage to the Solar System by Lauren Beacham

American artist Lauren Beacham left her job as a gallery director to dedicate her herself and artistry to her newfound passion as a jewelry designer. With a BFA in photography, Beacham transformed a creative outlet into a full-time job. As the studio continued to grow, her husband joined Yugen as a partner and business development director. A reflection of her otherworldly-inspired work, her independent boutique is named after the Japanese term, which is defined as an awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and mysterious for words.

Impassioned by our galaxy, Beacham recreates our solar system in every piece of her jewelry. Composed or a variety of materials, including rhodium plated brass, glass, giclee, magnets and other tools, small images of the solar system are present in every charm. The inclusion of the phases of the moon, one of the biggest muse in art is carefully placed in charming bracelets. Its obscure and intriguing beauty is easily admired up close.

Overall Beacham caters to the nostalgic stargazer who is in love with mystery and beauty beyond grasp. She allows us to take fragments of stardust everywhere with us. The demand to be inspired and to dream is reflected in her work.  Romantic in nature, every detail causes a sense of lost nostalgia and chimera. You can find her entire collection in her Etsy shop.

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Dragon Jewelry That’ll Make You Feel Like The Mother Of Dragons by Aelia Petro

Canadian graphic artist Aelia Petro prides herself in constructing unique jewelry inspired by high fantasy and one of our favorite mythical creatures the dragon. The handmade pieces are composed of polymer play, entirely sculpted by hand and hand painted.

The dragon draped necklaces give us serious Game of Throne and Daenerys/Khaleesi vibes. You can find other jewelry items, including bracelets, rings, hair clips, brooches and magnets in her Etsy shop.

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