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!
Science & the City / New York Academy of Sciences has a few seats left for their upcoming event “The Science of the Five Senses” – if you’re in NYC check it out! In this stimulating series, scientists at the cutting edge of sense research team up with cultural icons – including a gourmand, an […]
What happens when the spider car drag races the big wheel… who will win?
DIY Navy – Oberon Class Submarine for sale – I bet those pirates might pick this up on the cheap… The Otama is a decommissioned Australian RAN Oberon class submarine of 2030 tons displacement surfaced.Apart from the removal of classified communications and sensor equipment, OTAMA is in the same state that the crew left it, […]
Each week we all hear stories about the “good ole’ days”of science, engineering and chemistry – decades ago kids had chemistry sets, made rockets, we invested in science everywhere – we were heading to the moon. We can’t live in the past though – only build on it, the best days of science are not […]
This is a wonderful animated short that was shown at the Encounters Short Film Festival. It’s called “Don’t Let It All Unravel”, it was directed by Sarah Cox, and all the action is knitted – or frogged (un-knitted). (Thanks, Melody!)
LEDs are in technology all around us, familiar and helpful for sure but you may wonder – Who invented them? How do I use one? Is it possible to make my own LED?!? Learn the answers to these baffling questions and more in – MAKE presents: The LED. Suscribe to the MAKE podcast for more […]
Not made by the Italian company, but by ambitious maker Zach Radding. Here’s his most recent test drive video: The specs are quite nice (cheaper than a gas Lamborghini!): Body: Fiberglass replica of a Diablo 6.0 Batteries: 50 ThunderSky LFP160’s Motor: Warp 11″ DC brushed Motor control: Zilla 2000amp Battery electronics: Custom Top speed: 100mph […]
