Geeks, tired of waiting for the flying saucers to come and abduct them, have decided to build their own working version.

Mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor Subrata Roy, form the University of Florida, has submitted a patent for a viable flying saucer. The craft can hover, and take off vertically.

The government has been toying with the idea of circular aircraft since the 60s.

The WEAV(Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle), only measures 6 inches across, obviously designed for mice and other small creatures, is scalable and could be modified for larger crews.

Without getting too technical, the WEAV uses a process called magnetohydrodynamics to create lift. You can read more about the technology from the source: [WEAV via gizmag]

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This is just too good.. Seriously, what will they think of next?

Etsy has started selling a Cat5 style his / hers wedding band set for geeky couples. My wife would kill me if I bought her one, she knows I’m a geek, and she’s pretty geeky herself - but in total denial.

I could also see making some sort of necklace like this, as well.

Watch out though -they retail for $175!

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