The Eclipses of Maker Faire
Tonight the Moon will enter Earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse, which will be visible as attendees and maker stream away from sixth annual World Maker Faire here in New York.
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!
ARPA-E Giving Millions for Energy-Slashing Robots, Shape-Shifting Clothes
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy is funding a myriad of energy programs that Makers and research facilities can participate in.
The First Medical Makerspace Opens in Texas
Makerspaces are popping up everywhere and each one has a tendency to appeal to a certain demographic. Sure, we’re all makers, but some locations appeal more to the makers that want to get dirty with rust and welding, others appeal more to the electronics hackers and code gurus. This makerspace is for medical professionals. Jose […]
The Fascinating — and Ongoing — Evolution of the Strandbeest
It’s likely you’ve heard of the Strandbeests — or at least seen the crawling, leggy, wind-powered mechanical figures around the web. But you still probably haven’t heard their whole backstory.
5 Life-Changing Accessibility Inventions Made in 72 Hours
Makers hacked real problems faced by people with special needs to create tools that will help improve mobility, independence, and comfort.
6 DIY Star Trackers for Perfect Night Sky Photos
To photograph the stars, you need a gadget that can track the revolving night sky in a perfectly timed arc. Otherwise all you’ll see is streaks and blurs.
Space is for Children
Two pre-teen girls from Seattle successfully launch a picture of their cat on a space balloon to 78,000 feet.