The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory… Located in a cave more than a mile underground in Canada, SNO can be thought of as a type of telescope, though it bears little resemblance to the image most people associate with that word. It consists of an 18-meters-in-diameter stainless steel geodesic sphere inside of which is an acrylic vessel […]
My mom, Bette Stern, doesn’t joke around when it comes to quilting. At last count, she had constructed at least 20 handmade quilts for her family and friends. Once she finishes the patchwork top, she has a foolproof way of layering it together with the batting and backing fabric in preparation for machine or hand […]
From the RepRap blog: The New Scientist is running a feature article by Tom Simonite on RepRap and its derivatives this week. Tom visited the RepRap Lab at Bath University, the London Hackspace and other places a few weeks ago to research his article.
By Andrew Lewis The beef burger is one of the mainstays of the barbecue season, and these rice crispy burgers are a flexible addition to any party menu. Rice Krispies work well in this recipe, because they offer a delicate flavor, light texture, and are a safe alternative to breadcrumbs for most celiacs. You can […]
DumpsterWorld “social network” for dumpster diving… BtB. D.D.F.A.Q. Q: I don’t understand why people want to take things from the trash. You must not be homeless, because you own computers. Why do you dumpster dive? Most people don’t understand how many useful resources are thrown in the garbage every day. Dumpster diving provides us with […]
Over at Make: Español, Marisol found this nifty homebrew xylophone, built by Lovisa Ekelund and Bernardo Flores.
From chandeliers made from recycled hangers, and lamps made from water bottles, to flip flops made from chop sticks (Chop Flops pictured above) to a shelving system made out of old bike tires, this year’s Inhabitat Spring Greening Competition finalists have come up with some wildly creative and surprisingly beautiful designs. I’m honored to be […]
