New Zealand

New Zealand

Beverly Clock

Running since 1864, this clock has yet to be wound, possibly the longest running science experiment known

Despite many attempts, and many claims, of having built a perpetual motion machine, (see Steorn's recent Orbo device) no one has, for one very simple reason. They are impossible. Not... »

Inspired Inventions, Astounding Timepieces, Instruments of Science, Retro-Tech | Edited by

Wellington, New Zealand

Colossal Squid at the Te Papa Museum

The worlds only complete colossal squid specimen on display

Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, and attempts to give an overview of the nations art, history, peoples, and wildlife. Among the wildlife that Te Papa currently displays is the worlds only... »

Watery Wonders, Fascinating Fauna, Unique Collections | Edited by Dylan and re_nakaba

Auckland, New Zealand

Electrum

The world's largest Tesla coil

Tesla coils have always held a special place in denoting the "mad" scientist. Created by that great icon of mad science Nikola Tesla, the coils have long been beloved by high-voltage hobbyists.... »

Instruments of Science, Electrical Oddities | Edited by Dylan and re_nakaba

Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

A cave lit with glowworms

In 1887, English surveyor Fred Mace and local Maori Chief Tane Tinorau decided to explore the Caves of Waitomo. Tinorau and Mace entered the cave system on a tiny raft where a decently sized... »

Fascinating Fauna, Curious Caves, Bioluminescent Spots | Edited by michelle and Dylan