What Happens When You Pour Molten Aluminum into Water Polymer Beads?
The Backyard Scientist strikes again and ends up producing some very cool aluminum sculptures
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!
This Pedal-Powered Tractor Takes the Fuel Out of Farming
Anyone can build this open source bike-tractor hybrid for sowing, weeding, hoeing, harvesting open lines, and carrying loads.
MIT’s Reality Editor Controls IoT Devices via Augmented Reality
Augmented reality has yet to find a foothold in widespread applications, but MIT has just released an AR app that allows you to control IoT devices.
Learn to Cryogenically Harden Metal with an Induction Heater
Cryogenic case hardening is a good way to increase the hardness and rust resistance of bolts.
From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise
Houston Mini Maker Faire attendees had a chance to create scientific creatures, assemble a clock, take a peek through augmented reality, and much more.
Why We’re Still Talking About Gender in STEM on Ada’s 200th Birthday
Ada Lovelace turns 200 today. In her honor, let’s talk about how the current STEM field treats women — and what we can do about it.
Salvage Neodymium Magnets from an Old Hard Drive
Learn how to locate and salvage super-strong rare-earth magnets from an old, broken hard drive.
