Aerogel
silica aerogel holds 15 guinness world records for material properties, including best insulator and lowest-density solid
head slice
(not that I usually notice, but its nice that the rights to this image are explicitly released)
Tomography: ‘Tomo’ is derived for the Greek word for a slice. Hence, tomography is any form of imaging where three-dimensional objects can be visualised slice by slice. X-ray computed tomography, otherwise known as CT scanning, is the most commonly used form of tomography.
Large Hadron Collider nearly ready
Lowering of the last element (YE-1) of the CMS detector into its underground experimental cavern.
→ NGA: Martin Puryear
saw an exhibit of martin puryear’s work yesterday. while I loved the work, I couldn’t stop thinking about how the pieces are transported and installed. this link provides a glimpse into the installation if you click on ‘time-lapse’
unpackaged hops
hop pellets compared to whole hops. the pellets are several times denser than the whole hops, and they keep longer. they do, however, look like rabbit food.
Alright Pale Ale
This is a beer that we brewed this summer. Tasting in a few days.
Unto This Last
We use the latest 3D modelling software, linked to a custom-built database and we develop all our products within the capacity of this micro-manufacturing system. This particular approach is what defines the style of our furniture.





















