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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12/22/2015
Airport security is already a hassle for most people. When you're a scientist traveling with electronic components, it's a nightmare.
08/28/2015
Skip the store-bought couplings and make these easy DIY fiber optic hookups.
06/24/2015
Have fun and do science by flying toy rockets with an LED tracking light.
05/28/2015
Detect motion and even individual footsteps with DIY sensors better than your smartphone’s.
04/13/2015
There is no “Maker in Chief” in the U.S. Constitution, but at least one president, Thomas Jefferson, certainly deserves that...
03/10/2015
Have you wondered why some sunsets are so spectacular and others so drab? This ultra-sensitive photometer project will allow you...
02/25/2015
My DIY wearable gadget never sold — but it led to my first article, a kit company, and a career...
01/08/2015
On the 40th anniversary of the Altair 8800 microcomputer: 1975–2015. Though primitive by today’s standards, the Altair 8800 is widely...
04/24/2014
Use cheap photoresistors, phototransistors, and photodiodes to make powerful sensors for your projects.
04/09/2014
A simulated space mission could leverage the popularity of robotics competitions to teach science.
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