Material Science: Bathe in Science! Puzzle Science out!

Did any of you ever fantasize about learning through osmosis? The idea went something like this: By simply touching a biology textbook for instance, information would travel down the knowledge gradient and flow from the book into your very being. Well I figure surrounding yourself with science related things might just be the closest way of actually executing said nerdy (and lazy) fantasy. Hence our brand new category: material science.

Seriously if you stare at Simple Memory Art’s Weather System Shower curtain ($32) each day how could you not be able to recite the causes of weather at the drop of a hat?

For the truly committed (or loved ones of) there’s the Science Toy Club. A six month gift subscription costs $139 and sends you a “toy that is not only fun and nifty, but also demonstrates important scientific concepts” every month. What fun!

For little people (or big people with little maturity) check out Muji’s wooden evolution puzzle (£4.95). For those in North America, don’t fret. Muji’s flagship US store is slated to open in Manhattan in time for xmas. In the meantime, the MoMA store offers the next best thing: the Animal Alphabet Wooden Puzzle designed by Ferdinand Swart ($48). Hello cuteness.

And how delighted am I to see that Pushmepullyou design is having a Holiday Sale. Us Inky Circus gals loves seals (don’t believe me? See related ”Save our seals” November 15, 2007 and ”Seals for Science” February 23, 2006). So I really can’t order the baby seal t-shirt currently on sale ($10 + free shipping) fast enough.

I’ve just got word from Eleanor Grosch who is the genius behind Pushmepullyou that when she says “free shipping” she means “free shipping worldwide”. Damn!

What better way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the smiley than to buy a cute pair of sterling earrings featuring our favorite emoticon ($12) made by Nicholas and Felice (see related ”So they’re all sold out for now but check back later… ” June 26, 2007).