PolyThinkers Pad

If you’re in need of a study break, play around in Phun - a 2D physics sandbox. A Swedish computer science student developed Phun for his Masters thesis. The program (which is free to download) lets you flex your creativity and build fantastic contraptions, all while obeying the laws of physics.

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For more funny graphs, check out GraphJam, the latest from the creators of I Can Has Cheezburger?

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Do you remember a website you used to frequent, and find yourself wishing you could see part of it again?
In the annals of recorded information, there have not been many things as ephemeral as web pages — few things are as literally “here today, gone tomorrow.” The Wayback Machine, part of the marvelous Internet Archive, is meant to […]

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You may have heard of the Human Genome Project,  but you might be surprised to learn that  there is also a Music Genome Project that uses a panel of experts to associate hundreds of variables with a particular song.   Once you choose a song or artist, similar songs and artists can be identified by matching these variables.  The online […]

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Spring break is almost upon us, and many students will be traveling. But for those of you too busy to travel, a brief periodic respite from your studies is recommended. To partially satisfy your longing to visit “far away places with strange sounding names,” the web provides some stunning interactive panoramas for the armchair traveler. […]

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They might not be as riveting as Guitar Hero, but the games in the Library Arcade can actually help you develop your library skills.

The first game is “I’ll Get It,” where you take the role of a librarian helping students find the right research materials. In the second game, “Within Range,” you must shelve […]

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Valentine’s Day is upon us. Whether you love it or hate it, here are some resources to help you celebrate (or ignore) V-Day:

Show your friends and loved ones you care with these fantastic Scientist Valentines. Print and cut and they’re ready to go!

Make your very own candy hearts with the ACME Heartmaker.

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If you’re one of the millions addicted to Sodoku, the logic puzzle that became a popular craze within the last few years, try your hand at Sci-doku.
Science Sodoku, or Sci-doku, is a sudoku puzzle that uses letters instead of numbers, with an added twist: a science-related clue accompanies each puzzle and the answer is spelled […]

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Ever thought of your out dated computer as a work of art? Perhaps you’ll change your perspective after seeing Mark Richard’s remarkable photographs of old school computers.
Richard’s book, Core Memory: A Visual Survey of Vintage Computers, reveals modern technology’s evolution by combining computer history with a series of striking photographs of […]

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If you enjoy altoids mints, there is a good chance that you just cannot throw away the empty tins. We feel your pain, but we have some good news. There are a number of resources online that offer suggestions on what to do with them.
If you are artistically inclined, you can cover them with […]

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