Warmth, Giant Black Toobs no.3
Artist Susan Robb installs this wonderful sculpture in Seattle’s Volunteer Park periodically, just for a few hours. Made from trash-bag liners, they’re filled with air and sun-powered.
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!
XR3: 225 mpg hybrid car kit
I can’t say that I am a big fan of the looks of this car, but the 225 miles per gallon is hard to beat. The car has an electric rear drive system with a Kubota diesel system when the lithium batteries run out. Apparently you will be able to purchase an XR3 kit soon. […]
Call For Questions: Urban Sustainability
Scott Kellogg, founder of Austin’s Rhizome Collective, just released a cutting-edge book on urban sustainability. Rust, short for Radical Urban Sustainability Toolbox, is a how-to guide for reducing your footprint and improving your quality of life without having to move into the boondocks. He’s agreed to spend some time speaking with me, and I’d like […]
Yellow Bike Project’s Bike-Powered Move
If you need an excuse to switch to biking as your primary means of transportation, check out this video from Austin’s Yellow Bike Project, as they move 4500 square feet of bike parts from one shop to another. Particularly amazing starting at 3:30: Doesn’t your commute seem a bit mild in comparison?
Austin Event: Space Squid Party
Like science fiction of a humorous bend? Or, just curious what bold zine could claim to be “Earth’s least established publication of fine sci-fi and humor?” Space Squid is releasing issue 5 and throwing a free soiree tonight: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 5pm-7pm, BIKINIS SPORTS BAR A big SPACE SQUID party! For the biggest SPACE SQUID […]
Evolution of the typewriter
I found this great article about the evolution of the typewriter on the site of the Science Museum in Kensington, England. QWERTY refers to the most common form of layout of letters found on the keyboard of a typewriter or computer. The name refers to the first six letters at the top of the board. […]
Calculate the solar potential of your roof
The RoofRay site allows you to specify location, size and slope of your roof via Google Maps. It then uses this info to estimate how much energy can be generated from your available exposure. Though perhaps not terribly precise, it’s certainly helpful for familiarizing more people with some determining factors and maybe even making solar […]
