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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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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.
01/08/2014
Since an electromagnetic telephone receiver can double as a microphone, can a semiconductor light emitting diode (LED) double as a...
01/07/2014
Use data loggers and DIY sensors to map temperatures where you live. Towns are hotter than countryside, parking lots are...
10/07/2013
They're everywhere — in car taillights, traffic signs, and reflective tape on clothing. Unlike an ordinary mirror, a retroreflector bounces...
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