Frozen Aquarium Is An Icy Spectacle

I wonder if it costs less to feed a bunch of animals or to keep this place ice cold? Scratch that- this place is well below icy- the depths of this frigid cave are -20C. People who want to gaze upon these flash-frozen sea-beasties must wear a special suit to keep them from getting too cold, and they’re still only allowed to stay a short while.

This makes me wonder if the extra calories needed to keep your body warm make for a good fat burner . Did you know that drinking a cold glass of water makes your body expend 200 calories? Your body has to warm the water before it can be absorbed!

This place is called Kori no Suizokukan, located in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Whale-Inspired Wings

A recent breakthrough in aerodynamic efficiency was inspired by ocean life. It all started when one man noticed that the leading edges of the fins on a model whale were ridged. He assumed that it was a sculpting mistake, but after studying several species of undersea life, he noticed a trend.

Since the dawn of flight, man has assumed that a smooth leading edge is the best approach to flight. As it turns out, adding bumpy edges to the front of a wing makes the air travel in channels over the wing, resulting in a more efficient and stable flight.

This new revolution in aerodynamic technology is leading to the reinvention of many existing technologies, including fans, compressors, wind turbines, pumps and so much more.

sources: Gizmag, WhalePower