And you thought the iTunes EULA was pretty demanding? “You are NOT allowed to commit suicide: Workers in Chinese iPad factories forced to sign pledges” – Factories making sought-after Apple iPads and iPhones in China are forcing staff to sign pledges not to commit suicide, an investigation has revealed. At least 14 workers at […]
The All Terrain Bunny, or ATB for short, is a wheelchair for a paraplegic baby rabbit designed by young Liam O’Rourke in Tucson, AZ. Good going! When the O’Rourke family of Tucson found a couple of Easter-time bunnies in their back yard, they knew right away that something wasn’t quite right. There was a reason […]
Yes, my cat is a member of Catster (that’s Ronnie, above, with some of her favorite toys). And it’s a good thing, too. If she wasn’t, I wouldn’t have come across this post on how to make your own green-themed cat toys, such as turning old business cards into cat-ready fans. The post has a […]
OK, so, maybe the fact that, under vacuum, Scotch tape will emit enough hard x-rays to image the bones in your finger is slightly more impressive, but this is still a pretty cool trick. My off-the-cuff explanation: Glass is frosted because of tiny imperfections in the surface, which refract passing light a’whichaways. The tape adhesive fills ’em in and, because its outer surface is flat, the rays can pass through more or less straight again.
Rob Torcellini of Eastford, CT, built this valve for controlling water in his aquaponics system. I love all the clever mechanical tricks found inside! This is a sequencing / indexing valve that I designed a couple of years ago. This uses a pinching mechanism to stop the flow of water. It is able to pass […]
By Joy Charde It’s almost time for Mother’s Day! Do you have the perfect gift ready? Still need a card? Here are two designs for you to choose from – just download the Kokeshi Doll cards, print, crop and enjoy! To all of you awesome Moms – Happy Mother’s Day! Materials Card stock Color printer […]
I’m enthralled by this mathematical coffee table over on Makezine.com. I love the idea of switching to a different configuration depending on the number of guests you’re having, plus it just looks cool. The coffee table is part of their Math Monday series, which offers glimpses into geometrically pleasing jewelry and other neato projects. Check […]
