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Thomas Jefferson: Maker-in-Chief

Thomas Jefferson: Maker-in-Chief

04/13/2015

There is no “Maker in Chief” in the U.S. Constitution, but at least one president, Thomas Jefferson, certainly deserves that...

How to Use LEDs to Detect Light

How to Use LEDs to Detect Light

01/08/2014

Since an electromagnetic telephone receiver can double as a microphone, can a semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) double as a...

How to Make and Use Retroreflectors

How to Make and Use Retroreflectors

10/07/2013

They're everywhere — in car taillights, traffic signs, and reflective tape on clothing. Unlike an ordinary mirror, a retroreflector bounces...

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