This Week in Making: Drilling, Diodes, and Dirt
This past week we showed the Earth some love, learned how to drill straight, and reflected on the little things (like diodes).
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!
25 Green Projects to Show the Earth Some Love
In honor of Earth Day, were taking a look at some of our favorite “green” projects: Renewable energy, gardening, and recycling!
7 Ways to Upcycle Your Stockpile of Plastic Bags
If the plastic bag you use to hold all your other plastic bags is getting full, here are 7 ways to upcycle them.
Working Lego Particle Accelerator
Playtime just got a lot more physical and experimental with this Lego “Large Brick Collider.”
Watch High Voltage Plasma Vortices Dance On Your Speaker
The vortex of arcing electricity seen in Anthony Garofalo’s speakers rely on the Lorentz force. It’s a super cool effect that you must watch!
These 7 Machines May Just Convince You Perpetual Motion Is Possible
Perpetual motion is a government secret kept from the masses to protect Big Energy, but these 7 machines come close to solving the mystery.
Making a Wind Turbine Out of Spare 3D Printer Parts
Turning a old whirlygig fence spinner into a power-generating wind turbine.
