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!
Austin has an aggressive solar energy rebate program ($4.50 per professionally-installed watt), and here’s an opportunity to learn the in’s and out’s of grid-tie system design: Grid-Interactive System Design and Installation (part 1&2) Cost: $80 Saturday, September 6th – 10am to 4pm This 6 hour workshop, lead by expert installer and NABCEP certified instructor Roy […]
(Paul Sender’s jet toilet, which would be my ideal winner) Late notice, but today’s weirdest commute contest is just waiting for a Maker to steal the show: WEIRDEST COMMUTE CONTEST Combat climate change, and help kick off Commute Solutions Month at this lunchtime party featuring a contest for those who arrive in the strangest forms […]
Converting bond energy from a glucose molecule to heat / light energy… using a Gummy bear.
Stunning photo of the Large Helical device project via jwz. The device tests plasma fusion confinement for doing things like making your own star. The Large Helical Device (LHD) project involves construction of the world’s largest superconducting helical device, which employs a heliotron magnetic field originally developed in Japan. The objectives are to conduct fusion-plasma […]
That crazy-creative gal Jek has wowed us again with her latest creation, these gorgeous and girly reusable produce bags made from fabric and thrifted doilies. I love that they are made from recycled textiles and you can still see the produce inside. She’s planning to sell some in her shop, but has also shared a […]
The Wind-up Birds project explores the reaction nature will have on robotics. The “birds” are mechanical woodpeckers that are controlled via a micro-controller. There is a lot more information, and pictures, on the website. How will nature treat them, with [hostillity] or acceptance? How will the wind-up birds adapt to heat/cold wet/dry conditions? Will small […]
Bobby over @ Kitsune Noir happened upon these little recycled notebooks from OrangeArt Stationary – Mecum translates to “Let’s Go!”, and features not only recycled paper, but the leather cover is recycled as well. As you can see it comes in both a natural and black (hot!) version. Other than the leather cover they’re pretty […]
