Forrest M. Mims III
Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.
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11/21/2023
From Forrest Mims' new book: That time the National Enquirer asked me to help spy on Howard Hughes.
08/01/2023
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai is a giant volcano under the South Pacific Ocean, 3,000km (1,860mi) east of Australia. The January 15, 2022, eruption...
04/12/2023
The first two of the three electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) emitted during a nuclear explosion are by far the briefest. The...
04/11/2023
Most of us have experienced power outages. While brief interruptions are unpleasant, lengthy outages that can occur after severe weather, forest...
03/24/2023
Supercapacitors are among the coolest of so-called passive electronic components. Because they are ultra-high-capacity capacitors, they can function as batteries capable...
06/10/2020
Prepare for solar eruptions and nuclear weapons with a DIY Faraday pouch to shield electronic gear.
02/14/2019
Sunlight is essential for our survival, but too much of a good thing can sometimes be harmful. That certainly applies...
05/01/2018
Sunlight may be free, but transforming it into usable electricity is not. Build some small-scale solar power by transforming a...
07/19/2017
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise support individuals who carry out innovative projects that advance human knowledge or well-being.
03/13/2017
Collecting data for aerial imaging and remote sensing have never been easier.
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