The Gummy Bear experiment
Converting bond energy from a glucose molecule to heat / light energy… using a Gummy bear.
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!
Large Helical device project
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 […]
HOW TO – Reusable Produce Bags
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 […]
Wind-up Bird(s): Robotic Woodpeckers
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 […]
Mecum recycled notebooks
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 […]
Landspeeder replica is spot-on
Daniel Deutsch built this crazy-accurate replica of Luke Skywalker’s beat-up XP-34 landspeeder – We built this fiberglass replica landspeeder from the ground up on a custom aluminum chassis. The electric drive system is capable of a top speed around 25 mph. The speeder is the same size as the original, and can travel several miles […]
Cruise Night@The Steel Yard: veggie oil conversions and more
The Steel Yard in Providence, RI is holding its 3rd annual Cruise Night on Wednesday, September 10: From 4 ’till dark come to the Steel Yard to check out homemade hot rods, custom bikes, eco-friendly conversions and tunes spun by The Colonel. There will be food and drinks available as well as tours of the […]