Looking in towards our galaxy from 3 Billion light years away. Each point of light is a galaxy cluster. There are more than 10 Quadrillion (10^16) stars in this volume of space.
Source: Digital Universe Atlas
Hmmm, looks kind of like a visual representation of the web.
This high-schooler was at Noisebridge hackerspace working with the MakerBot 3d printer. We talked about the space and 3d printing. How long until we see plug & play 3D printers for average consumers? Easy-Print-Ovens for little makers. I can’t wait! Until then go make your own! There was a middle schooler here printing parts for his just the other day, so what’s your excuse?
I know I’ve shared this around before but now it’s up for TED’s Ads Worth Spreading award, and I think it’s damn worthy of taking the prize. Some great work went into this beautiful video by Jason Silva for the Human Project. Give it a look and cast your vote!