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An interesting tale of why you shouldn't just trust the words of even incredibly smart scientists, but check the science underneath.  http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/07/the-vitamin-myth-why-we-think-we-need-supplements/277947/

Slow motion for a slow morning: Hydrophobic surfaces and magnetic liquids. Also clearly visible plane of focus and cool macro shots. But sorry, #slomoguys, this is not science. It's cool tech and nifty observation, but you're not testing any hypothesis, so it's not science. http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=fkHlgtwqbYw&u=/watch?v%3Di3jA40arq9Y%26feature%3Dshare

Carl-Eric Menzel Here's an example of the student-driven teaching model I've been telling you about. If it works in gang-ridden Mexican slums, I don't see why it shouldn't work elsewhere. Via Branimir Dolički. Notice that this is the second page of the article. Originally shared by Piaw Na Getting everyone to adopt it is the problem. http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/free-thinkers/2/

Here's a few things that could inspire WTFEvolution. http://9gag.com/gag/aLKeWgW?ref=gp

Do any of you write anything in assembler for work these days? If so, why?

Sounds crazy. I hope it's reproducible. Originally shared by Robert Bodine #Science will always be learning. Please don't impede its progress. :-) http://www.nature.com/news/quantum-gas-goes-below-absolute-zero-1.12146

After about 2 1/2 years of planning, sketching, working, re-working, accidentally coming up with new designs, and kludging around problems, my home-made Murphy bed works! This finally leaves me with a good space for doing a bit of work-out in the morning (as long as the bed doesn't fall on me:). Next, I shall use the space on the underside of the bed for extra storage. For the photographers: Both shots are done with the same lighting setup and white balance. The brown floor and underside just changes the color of the room.

Gadget of the day: Solar-powered USB chargers that stick to the window. Regular power outlets of the same system also exist, but USB is what I use these days. Yes, I know it's not new, but I only now saw it. http://www.gizmag.com/xd-design-window-port-solar-charger-review/26482/

From our New Year's trip over Fürth for New Year's Feuerzangenbowle to a few days in the family summer cottage. Mostly experimenting with lighting things by bounced flash. While the result is much better than direct flash, especially the Feuerzangenbowle and cottage interior leave some appropriate mood to be desired. Constructive criticism welcome.

From our favorite trip-to-Denmark hotel, the B&B Hotel at Göttingen.