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!
Well! A fun visit to The Martha Stewart Show on Monday turned into me being the guest crafter from the audience – WAHOO! As you all know, I’m a GIANT Martha fan, so this was a huge thrill for me. Tune in to the Hallmark channel on Friday, April 20, at 10 a.m. to see […]
MAKE reader Phil asks about the feasibility of a home-based algae bioreactor system.
Brothers Michael and Kenny Ham have a goal: to create cheap electric vehicles that get people interested in renewable energy.
Though heavy for its class, this DIY aluminum longboard deck design from Redditor davvik gets high marks for its machine aesthetics and its accessible construction method. The truck mounting plates are simple millings, but the rest of it is stock aluminum strip and hardware-store parts.
With Earth Day just a few days away, you can green your jewelry box by making this stand from the bottom of two-liter soda bottles (or pop bottles, if you ask me!). Check out EPBOT for the tutorial.
University of Cambridge students researching synthetic bone tissue use LEGO MINDSTORMS to automate the generation of new tissue samples. Repeatedly dipping a sample into various solutions builds up the compound to be tested, which is something perfectly suited to for automation.
NASA wants your help! They’re hosting the International Space Apps Challenge this weekend at locations across the globe. The international space apps competition is part of NASA’s Open Government Initiative. They’re encouraging participants to contribute to projects in four major areas: 1. Software 2. Open Hardware 3. Citizen Science 4. Data Visualization So far, there […]
