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 chair-like robot consists of a planter with robotic legs and some circuitry to detect sunlight levels in the room. When the robot finds the brightest spot it scurries on its legs over in that direction in order to give the plant the most exposure. This reminds us a bit of the “Photosynthesis Robot” by […]
This “Noriko-San” sleep mask was developed for “drowsy train commuters” afraid of sleeping past their stop and consists of a scrolling LED display that communicates the wearer’s destination to other passengers in the train. Of course, this relies on other people actually caring enough to wake you up in time, which its developer, Pyocotan, found […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr member Unity Gain writes – A ridiculously gut crushing distortion circuit packed into a pleasantly aromatic oregano spice jar. The best smelling distortion found anywhere. This would likely sound great with a nice Basil chorus after it – Oregano Distortion
These trash bin conversions by british artist Oliver Bishop-Young range in everything from a swimming pool, to ping pong table, to fake lawn, to talk show set, to instant garden. Check out the link for pictures of all of these inventive ways to turn the eyesore in your neighborhood into a work of art. Skip […]
Here’s yet another cool electric motorcycle mod. This time it is based around a recycled 1986 Kawasaki Ninja ZX 900 where the only working components of the original bike were the tires, frame, and suspension. The bike was retrofitted with a 72 volt drive train powered by 6 batteries and a photovoltaic array. Check out […]
In this installment of Etsy’s Process video series, Shawn Taylor shows how she goes about salvaging materials and crafting a wooden bracelet/cuff. Great to see someone so knowledgeable and appreciative of materials putting otherwise discarded wood to good use! – Process: Sustainable Wooden Jewelry by PrasseinDesignStudio
This isn’t a Halloween trick or decoration, but it’s still a bit creepy. Not sure what a Psi wheel is? Check out the wikipedia entry. Making a psi wheel can be an interesting demonstration of telekinesis or science, depending on your individual perspective. Unlike a psi ball, a psi wheel creates a readily observable effect […]
