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!
If you read all the articles about America falling behind in math and science you can’t help but be bummed out, but that’s not how we roll at MAKE… Below is a snip from a recent report about how we’re collectively making math uncool, instead of pointing fingers or complaining, I’d like to ask everyone […]
Okay, the camels aren’t solar-powered, but the refrigerators on their backs are. The panels/fridges are used to cool vaccines delivered to nomadic communities in Africa. In transit, the lightweight, foldable solar panel powers the camel-pack refrigeration system. Once the camel convoy arrives at the remote health clinic site, the panel can be used in combination […]
I love Kris Kuksi’s church tank! via BoJ.
The “Midori-San” is a system that allows a normal houseplant to write entries in a standard blog. In a similar way to its distant cousin, the “Botanicalls” project, the Midori-San uses surface potential sensors to read the bioelectric current flowing across the surface of the leaves. As the current fluctuates in response to environmental factors […]
The “Venus” chair by Tokujin Yoshioka is made from growing natural crystals and is large enough for an adult to sit comfortably. The chair is grown in a tank where the artist controls half of the growing process and nature finishes up the rest. Check out the link for some shots of the build process […]
A nice green flyer that pretty much says it all about this environmentally-friendly event: More info here; I hope to see you there!
Interesting topic and free pizza: Indoor air can be much more toxic than the air we experience outdoors, but isn’t regulated by any agency. Where do these toxins come from? How well do air filters or ozone generators clean indoor air? Students, teachers, families, and the general public are invited to attend an evening of […]
