Science

DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!

Weekend Watch: Exploring Science with Samatha Kranthijanya

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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July 8th, 2017July 7th, 2017

Although she’s young, Samatha has tackled several difficult concepts and created advanced science projects on her YouTube channel.

6 Projects We’re Excited for at Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire

By Stefano Ragusa

Stefano Ragusa

Stefano Modica Ragusa works in the Marketing and Communications Department of Edinburgh International Science Festival. He is an enthusiast of innovation and creativity.

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March 31st, 2017March 30th, 2017

Makers and creators of all sorts from all over Scotland will show off their projects and creations at the Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire.

10 Spooky Science Tricks for Kids

By Matt Foster

Matt Foster

Matt is the face and the voice behind the videos of HooplaKidzLab. He is a great science enthusiast and makes science approachable and fun for kids of all ages. Even adults like the way he demonstrates science experiments. He interacts with the fans regularly by replying to their comments and also encourages them to do more science experiments by giving them shout-outs in the videos.

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October 26th, 2016October 25th, 2016

Check out these 10 Halloween science projects for some spooktacularly fun experiments you can do at home.

Crafty Science: DIY Crystal Ball Jewelry with Borax Crystals

Crafty Science: Crystal Ball Jewelry with DIY Borax Crystals

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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May 2nd, 2015May 3rd, 2015 1

Crafty chemistry meets pretty jewelry that’s fit for a princess in this cool crystal ball jewelry project with DIY borax crystals! Ready to hop on the grow-your-own-crystals trend? Get fancy with this new easy-to-follow borax crystal crystal ball jewelry video tutorial from Mark Montano!

Unboxing My Son’s New 3D-Printed Hand

By Chris "Okse" Oxenbury

Chris "Okse" Oxenbury

Chris Oxenbury Aka Okse is an artist based in the West Midlands. You can find him on facebook

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February 19th, 2015 0

15 years ago we gave birth to a 4lb 9oz baby boy, I was overjoyed with happiness. I wanted to hold him up to the skies like Simba from the Lion King, but at Wordsley Hospital they’re not that keen for you to do stuff like that, so I settled for the giddiness of being […]