We have developed several innovative designs for a new kind of robot that uses a continuous wave of peristalsis for locomotion, the same method that earthworms use. Because constant-velocity peristaltic waves form due to accelerating and decelerating segments, it has been often assumed that this motion requires strong anisotropic ground friction. However, our analysis shows […]
Well, this has officially made my day. Rachel of Transient Expression shows you how to take decoupage to a whole new level – cat art for your nails. Hat tip to Heather Fagan
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans is a gram-negative bacterium that lives, in the natural world, in iron sulfide (aka “pyrite,” aka “fool’s gold) deposits, where it eats iron and sulfur and excretes sulfuric acid. Now, a team of graduates, undergraduates, and post-docs at New York’s Columbia and Cooper Union universities is working to develop a genetically-modified strain of A. ferrooxidans…
Put a sweet end-of-summer spin on taco night with this nectarine salsa recipe from Kate at Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking!
Heritage Museums & Gardens invites artists, designers and engineers to participate in an outdoor sculpture exhibit of solar, wind, water, and human-powered kinetic sculpture for the 2013 season. The juried show will be sited throughout our 100-acre grounds of open vistas, meandering paths, a neighboring pond, secluded spaces, and flowering gardens. Works may be offered […]
Add some minimalist chic to your workspace with this pretty geometric paperweight project that Randi from Swoon shared on Dotcoms for Moms! [Via WhimseyBox]
Adafruit’s new WebIDE will let you code and run programs for your Raspberry Pi from a web browser on any computer.
