The Electronics Lab Hidden in a Kitchen Pantry
You might not have heard of Ken Murphy, but you are probably familiar with his work. It’s awesome. He hacks typical Radio Shack items to create blinking bug sculptures and analog synthesizers that sound like Atari video games. Most recently, his DIY rooftop photography rig got him on the shortlist for a 2012 Vimeo Award…
All The World’s Subways Are Converging to a Single Optimal Layout
After decades of urban evolution, the world’s major subway systems appear to be converging on an ideal form. On the surface, these core-and-branch systems – evident in New York City, Tokyo, London or most any large metropolitan subway – may seem intuitively optimal. But in the absence of top-down central planning, their movement over decades…
The Lies Everyone Tells on Dating Sites
Finding love online isn’t easy. The prospect of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right seems to turn everyone into porn star used car salesmen. Luckily for you, dear dater, Vice’s Brian Moylan knows exactly what everyone’s lying about. Romantic relationships are just a litany of lies. “Sure, I’d love to see a Katherine Heigl movie.” “No,…
