We’re going to explore ways to make audio speakers more wearable — not by sewing ordinary hard speakers into garments, but by creating new kinds of speakers out of textiles and conductive thread. Then we’ll make a soft speaker of our own! HOW DO SPEAKERS WORK? Inside every common loudspeaker are three simple elements: a […]
Embarking on a remarkable journey of innovation and cultural heritage preservation, 3DiTALY, Italy’s leading 3D printing organization set in Rome, is revolutionizing the restoration and replication of Guarnieri’s iconic ‘Il Cannone di Paganini’ violin. With cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing techniques, this groundbreaking project ensures the enduring legacy of this legendary instrument, exemplifying the fusion […]
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2300 individual certifications! In June we added […]
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever deliver. Cool Crowdfunding is our way of sharing some of […]
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 of Hunga Tonga propelled a huge dome of water and volcanic ash up through the entire stratosphere and into the mesosphere where meteors burn up (Figure A). It’s the highest eruption ever observed. While Krakatoa and […]
In a world grappling with pollution, climate change, and overpopulation, the future of food production has become an urgent matter. How can we sustainably feed the growing global population? How can food be cultivated in extreme environments? These questions lay the foundation for an exciting exploration of the future of food, which we aim to […]
Daniel Brateris is Director of Experiential Learning at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey. We talk about the practice of hands on learning and its value to students in engineering. He was responsible for building out the manufacturing and makerspace facilities at NJIT. Daniel also mentions the social value of these spaces […]
