The MakeShift Challenge: Snowbound!
You’ve crashed your snowmobile into a tree and a storm has descended. You’re snowbound. What would MacGyver do?
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
A clock maker tries building a copy of an ancient computer using the tools and engineering skills the original creators may have employed.
The MakeShift Challenge: Trapped in a Condemned Building!
Urban exploring by yourself was a bad idea even before you fell through a hole and became trapped. MacGyver THIS, wiseguy.
Tales of a 6th Grade Maker: Tribulations of a Laser Cutting Science Fair Project
Elijah ran into some hiccups while building a laser to slice through paper for his middle school science fair.
Edible Innovations: Pete’s Living Greens Is Packaged Produce That’s Still Growing
Peter Overgaag is reinventing agriculture by selling leafy lettuce that is packaged with their roots and soil in greenhouse bags.
The MakeShift Challenge: Against the Wind
The creator of MacGyver challenges you to make your way back to shore after falling asleep in a kayak and awaking to rough seas.
The MakeShift Challenge: To the Bat Cave!
Can you find your way out of a pitch-black bat cave using only your wits and what’s on your back?