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The Fascinating Physics of a Floating Screwdriver

The Fascinating Physics of a Floating Screwdriver

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Float a screwdriver in mid-air. And then discover how and why this cool trick works.

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Laminar Water Jets from Copper Pipe, Scotchbrite, and Drinking Straws

Laminar Water Jets from Copper Pipe, Scotchbrite, and Drinking Straws

By Sean Michael Ragan

Sean Michael Ragan

I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff. I am a long-time contributor to MAKE magazine and makezine.com. My work has also appeared in ReadyMade, c't – Magazin für Computertechnik, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Easy DIY design projects beautiful unbroken jet of water up to 15′.

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Fog Projection Combined with Gestural Interface to Create “Hologram Touchscreen”

Fog Projection Combined with Gestural Interface to Create “Hologram Touchscreen”

By Sean Michael Ragan

Sean Michael Ragan

I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff. I am a long-time contributor to MAKE magazine and makezine.com. My work has also appeared in ReadyMade, c't – Magazin für Computertechnik, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Laminar-flow mist curtain serves as ethereal, interactive projection surface.

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