Eric Molinsky appears in the following:
Synthetic Biology in Pop Culture
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Synthetic biology is a great plot device for science fiction, but screenwriters tend to rely on clichés more than the much weirder world of actual science.
The Ethics of Synthetic Biology
Thursday, May 28, 2015
When artists use synthetic biology, are they playing God, or just playing with cool new toys? Scientists Drew Endy and Christina Agapakis weigh in on the ethics.
9,000 Takes on "Do Not Disturb"
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
A retired UN worker shares his vast collection of "Do Not Disturb" signs from hotels around the world.
The Original Opening Act to "The Empire Strikes Back"
Monday, May 18, 2015
In 1980, international cinemas still had short films before the main feature. "Black Angel," the opener for "The Empire Strikes Back," is now being re-released online.
An Instagram Account Proves We're Living Inside "Blade Runner"
Monday, May 04, 2015
We don't have any replicants running around (that we know of), but one Instagram account shows us how our world is looking more like the sci-fi classic "Blade Runner."
Sexy Robots
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Sorting out the pros and cons of starting an intimate relationship with a robot.
Let Sleeping Giants Lie (on the Sides of Buildings)
Monday, April 13, 2015
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but there are giants slumbering on the buildings thanks to the art collective Dawn of Man.
The Best Ever Batman vs. Darth Vader Death Match
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Aaron Schoenke makes what may be the best fan videos on the internet by pitting favorite characters against each other and watching them battle it out.
Opera for the L Train Crowd
Friday, April 03, 2015
New York is an opera-loving city, but it’s a tough town to run a large company. So LoftOpera is taking a "do-it-yourself" approach, and breaking a few taboos.
A Comedian Plants Hilarious Fake Self-Help Books at a Bookstore
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Not all the books you find in the self-help section are full of good advice. They might be pranks left by Jeff Wysaski.
The Scariest Video Game Villain Of All: Cancer
Thursday, March 26, 2015
After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son.
Noah Baumbach Isn’t Getting Any Younger
Thursday, March 26, 2015
With “While We’re Young,” Noah Baumbach has made his happiest, most optimistic film yet. But, he warns, don’t get used to it.
The Scariest Video Game Villain of All: Cancer
Thursday, March 26, 2015
After a couple lost their young child to cancer, they found comfort in an unexpected place: by making a video game about their son.
Reality Gets Demented
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Using nothing more than an iPhone and some office supplies, an animator makes the real world teem with cartoons.
Adam Sandler Ruins French Short Film, Wrecks New York
Monday, March 23, 2015
The new Adam Sandler movie "Pixels," about 1980s arcade games attacking Earth, looks kind of corny. But it's based on a bizarre, amazing short film by a young French filmmaker.
EXTRA! EXTRA! Teddy Roosevelt Goes Digital!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Theodore Roosevelt is considered one of the great presidents, but he doesn’t have a presidential library. His papers are scattered, so a group of scholars are creating a virtual one.
Everything is Awesome About These Female Lego Figures
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Artist Maia Weinstock creates series of Lego minifigures based on trailblazing women like Justice Ruth Ginsberg and Temple Grandin.
Recreating a City's Past in Miniature
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Two artists recreate their youth by building mini-versions of the streets they grew up on.
Classic Disney Pencil Animations Come to Life in GIFs
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
GIF turns out to be the perfect format to experience the simple beauty of hand-drawn animation.
American Icons: Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Thursday, January 29, 2015
William F. Cody’s stage show presented a new creation myth for America, bringing cowboys, Indians, settlers, and sharpshooters to audiences.
