Weight of the Internet of the Day: Despite what Jen from The IT Crowd may think, the Internet isn’t entirely weightless. It is, however, mind-blowingly light, as Michael from Vsauce explains.
Because the electrons that power the Internet have mass, it’s possible to calculate the total weight of the electrons in motion, and (according to Russell Seitz) that weight is about 50 grams. It’s about three times that if you include PCs instead of just servers.
It’s also possible to estimate the weight of all the information stored on the Internet by multiplying the amount of electrons in a byte by the total number of bytes stored. Stephen Cass at Discover came up with an estimate of 0.2 millionths of an ounce.
That’s still not zero, but it’s about the same weight as the smallest possible grain of sand.
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The Tropism Well
The Tropism Well from Poietic Studio on Vimeo.
Video Description:
The Tropism Well uses natural laws of physics to function. Once it has seen you, the gentle bowing motion is created simply by moving water up and down the stem.
Through the synthesis of nature and technology, these structures explore the relationships we have with objects and spaces that surround us on a daily basis. The simple gestural connection that’s created offers a stimulating and symbolic moment.
We plan to use Tropism Wells at festivals and events and also open up conversations for permanent installations to replace the current ageing drinking fountains in public space.
Flying Over Earth
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A time-lapse taken from the front of the International Space Station as it orbits our planet at night. This movie begins over the Pacific Ocean and continues over North and South America before entering daylight near Antarctica. Visible cities, countries and landmarks include (in order) Vancouver Island, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Fransisco, Los Angeles. Phoenix. Multiple cities in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. Mexico City, the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Lightning in the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and the Amazon. Also visible is the earths ionosphere (thin yellow line) and the stars of our galaxy.
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