NEWS FROM THE FUTURE – Robot Fish Scan For Pollution… One of the easiest ways to detect otherwise unseen underwater pollution in our lakes and oceans is to monitor the animal life. Sometimes subtle changes in fish population can signal a greater problem that demands immediate attention. Not content to let living creatures be our […]
When you think back on your day and assess what projects you completed, don’t discount the meals you prepare — they are worthy accomplishments, too! Over on Make: Projects, there’s a Food section where you can share your favorite recipes and techniques. Here are a few edibles to whet your appetite. Grilled Balsamic Basil Flank […]
Spanish furniture company OHEA has created a bed that unsullies itself automatically. Using two rollers at the foot of the bed, the covers are smooth out as the pillows levitate to accommodate the oncoming covers. Once done, they lower back down into position.
From our colleagues at MAKE, here’s a cool project to try this weekend! The Solar Joule Bracelet combines two separate projects — a solar battery and a “joule thief” — to build a wearable circuit that powers an LED. Solar energy flows through the photodiodes, building up a supercapacitor, which essentially acts like a battery. […]
When it comes to playing in water, kids aren’t usually interested in slowing down to dry off, no matter how much their teeth start to chatter. So, whether it’s a day at the beach or an afternoon of running through the sprinkler, keep your little ones snug with this cozy beach towel poncho tutorial from […]
A magazine reader is looking for ideas on ways to measure the differences between various Compressed Air Rocket mods for an upcoming Cub Scout picnic. Have any ideas? Please share them in the comments!
Star Wars fans will enjoy this paper craft Darth Vader created by Gus Santome. Check out his blog to get the downloadable file for yourself.
