Monthly Archives: September 2015







This man let bees sting him on his private parts for science!
For the past 25 years, the Ig Nobel Prize has recognized scientific research that makes you laugh and then makes you think. The 2015 Ig Nobel prize includes an award, a piece of paper signed by actual Nobel laureates, and a cash award of 10 trillion dollars (Zimbabwe currency). The […]

2015 Ig Nobel Prize Winners


This is a collection of periodic table of elements HD. These high definition images print and resize cleanly. Note you can find many more HD periodic tables in our printable table collection. Click the link for the specific periodic table if you want a black background, other color options, or […]

Periodic Table of Elements HD



It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for the 2016 Ig Nobel ceremony? The Ig Nobel Prize is awarded every September to outstanding scientific research, achievement, or an invention that first makes you laugh, and then forces you to think. The 2016 Ig Nobel ceremony or “The Igs” will be […]

Watch the 2016 Ig Nobel Awards Online


Potion (Thomas Durka)
The storm glass was one type of barometer used by Admiral Fitzroy of the HMS Beagle (of Darwin Expedition fame). Changes in atmospheric conditions affect chemical equilibrium inside the glass, causing crystals to precipitate and vanish. While the device isn’t as reliable as Doppler radar when it comes to predicting […]

Storm Glass Barometer Pendant Instructions