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!
From National Geographic: Ancient people in what is now South Africa whipped up a glue of powdered red ochre and acacia-tree gum to keep their tools (above, a replicated tool with adhesive made by scientists) intact, a May 2009 study says. Stone Age Superglue Found — Hints at Unknown Smarts?
MAKE contributor Cy Tymony got a nice little write-up in the Daily Breeze, talking about his book, Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things: “I try to look at every little thing people throw away and say, `What can we do with it?”‘ said Tymony, 53, of Torrance. “The good thing is, spare parts are everywhere. […]
[Photo from M. Barcley on Flickr] Smart Challenge, a gathering of student transportation projects is having their culminating event of the year this weekend. High school students are provided with a yearlong educational program involving the entire school and community. Beginning in the fall of the school year, students begin learning about advanced transportation concepts […]
Extreme videos The bike rack is a nice touch. My buddies modified Suzuki Hyabusa dirt drag bike with twin rear wheels and mud tires. Anybody got the backstory on this one? [Thanks Sandy!]
Aaron ALAI’s EMF detector project looked so simple and fun I had to give it a try!
The Homegrown Village is going to be at Maker Faire. Of their site, they say: This web site celebrates all of us who pioneer a HOMEGROWN way to live, eat, grow, and express ourselves. We connect to the land and to each other. HOMEGROWN.org is a place where we can learn from each other, share […]
Meara O’Reilly, who works on magazine projects in MAKE Labs, is also a talented sound and visual artist. She’s just completed a short video, with her friend Lisa Foti-Straus, of the Chladni music she’s been working on. She built her Chladni (CLOD-knee) plate after working on the Chladni article in MAKE, Volume 16. She’s been […]
