Science

DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!

Toolsday Hangout on Air, Live and Online Tomorrow at 2pm PST/5pm EST

Toolsday Hangout on Air, Live and Online Tomorrow at 2pm PST/5pm EST

Tomorrow is Toolsday here at MAKE, so you know what that means – a live Google+ hangout where we will be discussing our favorite tools and workspace essentials. The main topic of the hangout will be part finishing. We’ll discuss the tools and techniques required to protect and decorate your part with paint, varnish, anodizing, powder coating and more. Join us at 2pm PST/5 pm EST on the MAKE Google+ page or catch it later on the MAKE YouTube page.

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Mindstorms Robotic Hand

Mindstorms Robotic Hand

Lego builder Barman makes an amazing stab at creating a fully functional Lego hand. My favorite detail is the motor that makes the fingers spread apart, which is a humanlike feature that most robot builders neglect. The hand holds 4 NXT motors to control the fingers and thumb. The 4 fingers are controlled by the […]

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Pom Pom Sweater

Pom Pom Sweater

I Spy DIY has all kinds of fabulous DIYs to share, and this pom pom sweater is one of my favorites. It’s a great way to add some fun to an old sweater OR even save a favorite piece of knitwear. I have a sweater or two that have a bad pull or a tiny hole, and this would be a great way to hide the problem and create a solution!

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Make your own Magdeburg Hemispheres

Make your own Magdeburg Hemispheres

Way back in the 17th Century German scientist Otto von Guericke demonstrated the power of vacuum forming by joining two steel half domes that two teams of horses pulling in opposite directions could not pull apart. In this video, MAKE Contributing Editor William Gurstelle recreates the experiment in ReMaking History with two cake pans. And you can, too, in this easy to follow experiment.

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The Chemistry of Snowflakes

The Chemistry of Snowflakes

The American Chemical Society has a great two-minute video explaining the basic chemistry behind snowflake formation, including how each degree of temperature difference adds to the branches of the flake. Are no two snowflakes really alike? It depends on if we’re talking about big snowflakes or little ones. On a side note, the incredible snowflake […]

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