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!

Reverse Engineering the Antikythera Mechanism

Reverse Engineering the Antikythera Mechanism

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A clock maker tries building a copy of an ancient computer using the tools and engineering skills the original creators may have employed.

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Tales of a 6th Grade Maker: Tribulations of a Laser Cutting Science Fair Project

Tales of a 6th Grade Maker: Tribulations of a Laser Cutting Science Fair Project

Elijah Horland

By Elijah Horland

Elijah Horland

Elijah Horland is an avid Minecraft player, an accomplished novice builder, a raspberry pi enthusiast, and an urban explorer. Currently studying kayaking and street-luge for the summer, you can follow his travels at http://www.notabomb.org

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Elijah ran into some hiccups while building a laser to slice through paper for his middle school science fair.

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Edible Innovations: Pete’s Living Greens Is Packaged Produce That’s Still Growing

Edible Innovations: Pete’s Living Greens Is Packaged Produce That’s Still Growing

By Chiara Cecchini

Chiara Cecchini

Chiara is fascinated by food as a means to impact bodies, minds, and environment. She has studied international business in three different countries, and is an alumni of the Food Innovation Program and US Director at the Future Food Institute.

Based in California, she is also a Research Scholar at Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, working on building the first comprehensive Internet of Food to enable food care through food systems semantics. She is a selected member of Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation, a Research Affiliate at Institute For The Future, Board Member at Maker Faire and selected member of the Global Shapers, a young global network of innovators promoted by the World Economic Forum.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and impact investing, and aims to leave her mark on society.

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Peter Overgaag is reinventing agriculture by selling leafy lettuce that is packaged with their roots and soil in greenhouse bags.

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The MakeShift Challenge: To the Bat Cave!

The MakeShift Challenge: To the Bat Cave!

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Can you find your way out of a pitch-black bat cave using only your wits and what’s on your back?

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