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11 cheap gifts guaranteed to impress science geeks Science comes up with a lot of awesome stuff, and you don't need a Ph.D, a secret lab, or government funding to get your hands on some of the coolest discoveries. We've got a list of 11 mostly affordable gifts that are guaranteed to blow your mind, whether or not you're a science geek. Click on any image to see it enlarged. 1. Aerogel Also known as frozen smoke, Aerogel is the world's lowest density solid, clocking in at 96% air. Aerogel isn't just neat, it's useful. Price: $35 2. Inside these sealed glass balls live shrimp, algae, and bacteria, all swimming around in filtered seawater. EcoSpheres came out of research looking at ways to develop self-contained ecosystems for long duration space travel. Price: $80 3. NASA has been trying to figure out how to get a sample of rock back from Mars for a while now. Every once in a while, a meteorite smashes into Mars hard enough to eject some rocks out into orbit around the sun. Price: $70+ 4. Price: $150 5. Price: $110 6. Price: $80 7. Price: $15 8.

Plumen Light Bulb by Hulger for Hulger Product Details PLUMEN is the world's first designer low energy light bulb. PLUMEN works like any other high quality low energy bulb - saving you 80% on your energy bills and lasting 8 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb, but, unlike the regular bulb, it also looks great! Screws into any standard bulb fitting, gives off a warm white light and will work either shaded or even better, completely naked. Winner of the British Design Museum's Design of the Year 2011. PLUMEN BULB LOOP from Plumen on Vimeo. Lighting fixtures available in drop cap + pendant or pendant set styles. Dimensions: 7.56" x 3.94" x 3.58" Cable Length: 2.5 metres 11 watt 680 Lumen E26 Screw Cap fits into any standard size screw fitting Warm White Light Equivalent to 60 W Incandescent Light bulb Lifetime: 8,000 Hours Non-Dimmable

Herb Lubalin by Unit Publications | Inqmind —For anyone who has spent long hours in the archives of the public library tracing Lubalin’s work with their hands in awe; this book will certainly bring Christmas in July. Herb Lubalin is arguably the most influential graphic designer to have shared his work with the world. His cult like following can now appreciate his greatest works in a beautiful limited edition monograph box-set done by Unit Publications. Lubalin’s work is a tale of someone who had a complex lifelong dedication to their craft. Available for pre-order for approx $86 USD from United Edition’s online shop.

Cookware, Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Decor & Gourmet Foods À propos de Williams-Sonoma Le premier magasin Williams-Sonoma a ouvert ses portes à Sonoma, en Californie, en 1956. On y vendait une petite gamme d'ustensiles de cuisine importés de France. Aujourd'hui, Williams-Sonoma est le plus grand détaillant spécialisé en batteries de cuisine, ustensiles de cuisine, électroménagers et accessoires de table venus de partout au monde. Magasins canadiens Williams-Sonoma Merci pour l'intérêt que vous portez à nos magasins Williams-Sonoma. Bloor Street West 100 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON 416.962.9455 Carrefour Laval 3035 Boulevard le Carrefour Laval, QC 450.686.1825 Chinook Centre Mall 6455 Macleod Trail Unit 0123A Calgary, AB 403.410.9191 DIX30 9120 Blvd. Sherway Gardens 25 The West Mall Toronto, ON 416.621.9005 Toronto Eaton Centre 222 Yonge Street Toronto, ON 416.260.1255 Vancouver 2903 Granville Street Vancouver, BC 778.330.2581 West Edmonton 8882 170 Street Edmonton, AB 780.481.3618 Yorkdale Shopping Centre 3401 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON 416.781.3770

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