This week’s collection explores the intersection of science, health, and things that probably shouldn’t be studied but definitely should be.
Death Metal Singers Vocal Research
Scientists studying death metal vocals for vocal health research. This is the kind of academic research that makes you love science – taking something extreme and finding legitimate medical applications. Plus, the mental image of researchers headbanging in a lab is priceless.
Climate Vulnerability Index
Interactive map showing climate vulnerability across the US. It’s the kind of data visualization that’s both fascinating and deeply concerning. The interface is well-designed, which somehow makes the implications more unsettling.
Firefly Fitness
Virtual fitness trainer that probably has better form than most gym-goers. Clean interface, presumably effective workouts, and no judgment when you stop mid-workout to check your phone. Technology solving problems we created with other technology.
Pila Energy
Energy storage solutions with surprisingly good branding. I’m not sure why I bookmarked this specifically, but their website suggests they’re doing interesting things with batteries. Sometimes good design is enough to earn a bookmark.
Science: answering questions you didn’t know you had while raising questions you wish you didn’t.