Exploring the History of Great Ideas with Make: Inventions
We revisit the wonderful Make: Inventions video series with Steve Hoefer
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!
Designing a Modern Newton’s Cradle from Scratch
Ben Watson wanted to know how a Newton’s Cradle worked, so he built one.
Over 4,000 Empty Pen Refills Went into These Miniature Landmarks
“Disposable” pens have plastic parts that end up in landfills. M. R. Sreenivasulu decided to collect them and build something beautiful.
Build a Backyard Bee Hotel
Ideas and instructions for building a 5-star bee hotel for solitary bees
Turning an HDPE Milk Jug into a Motor Pulley
Making usable plastic stock from an HDPE milk jug is a lot easier than you might think
Public Lab Puts Eco Justice in the Hands of Citizen Scientists
A network of DIY environmentalists is helping monitor oil cleanups and busting polluters.
This Makerspace Brings STEM Students Together to Hack Wheelchairs
505access is a non profit organization that connects Makers with local organizations in New Mexico to make accessible technologies.