5 Cool Participatory Space Projects
From discovering supermassive black holes to saving Earth from deadly asteroids, here are five ways you can make scientific discoveries and actively contribute to space exploration.
Year: 2014
IKEA Hack: Fabric-Covered Nightstand
As we fabric hoarders know, there are some lines that just beg to be to used for ALL OF THE THINGS. Excellent example: this lovely fabric-covered nightstand.
Groasis Waterboxx: Greening the World
Inspired by nature, AquaPro used biomimicry to design the Groasis technology using the Waterboxx to allow plantings in difficult areas. Founder and inventor Pieter Hoff mimicked how animal droppings give plants a head start. His company has used the Groasis technology in more than 30 countries, restoring damaged areas and providing people the chance to grow trees and vegetables in dry, rocky soils.
SpaceGAMBIT: Open Call for Proposals
Help NASA find all asteroid threats to human populations and know what to do about them.
Emboidered Digital Icons
Embroidery student Aising Smyth creates needlework that highlights the striking visual connection between digital icons and traditional embroidered imagery.
Kickstart a Kids’ Makerspace
Here’s how to choose (and finance) awesome high-tech tools for young makers.
Ceramic Crochet Hook Holder
Ceramicist Alan RT Smith and crocheter Tina Smith of Earth Wool Fire have conjured up this elegant way to wrangle your crochet hooks with this handsome bottle crochet hook holder.