Marshall Brain's Blog

Over the last couple of weeks, here are some interesting links that friends have sent me:

360-degree panoramas - If you like 360-degree panorama shots of exotic places, this is the site for you. Some of these are just amazing. If you need a place to start, look at the "Top 10 fullscreens of 2003".
World's smallest flying robot - Sent in because of the Dragaflyer post. The Gizmodo site in general is a neat place.
More - The Story - A short film nominated for an Academy Award. The whole film is available online.
Since I use Google constantly, a friend sent this: Better search results than Google? because of the mention of Grokker. See also this and this.
My observatory - It is amazing what an independent person can do these days. See his home page for details. At the other end of the spectrum is Astronomy’s New Grail: The $1 Billion Telescope.
Peeling Apple Reportedly Stimulates Brain - Who would have thought?
CNN.com - A few online games can be priceless - List of some free online game sites. The one from the Army was unexpected. This one came in because of the Stylish Games post.
Japan SAQ - A variety of random questions about Japan answered. I've never been to Japan, but would love to go there one day.
Solar Impulse - a human, scientific and ecological adventure - Solar-powered plane attempting a round-the-world flight.