Things I Think Are Kinda Cool

I always remember Mr. Wizard as being a kind, older fellow who liked to impart his science knowledge on inquisitive youngsters.

Apparently, I was wrong.

-via Kottke

Seeing the Northern Lights in person is near the top of my Bucket List, but I never knew what it actually was…until now:

-via Brain Pickings

The next time a snowstorm shuts down your city for a few days, think of these unbelievably stunning photos of snowflakes taken by an electron microscope and shut your mouth.

-Link via @JeriLRyan

Check out this breathtaking footage of the :30 sec Apollo 11 launch slowed down to just over 8 minutes.  I’m dreaming of Space Camp all over again…

Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch (HD) Camera E-8 from Mark Gray on Vimeo. / via @GeekAmI

Graffiti artist Tony Quan was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2003, which paralyzed almost every muscle in his body except his eyes.  But thanks to a new device invented by Zach Lieberman and a group of artists, he’s able to draw again just by moving his eyes.  The possibilities for communication, art, and design are endless…check out the inspiring story and watch Quan in action:

-Link via @LESN1