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!
Great collection of clips from TV science teacher Julius Sumner Miller “Why is it so?” Why is it so? – the ground-breaking TV series with the enigmatic Professor Julius Sumner Miller – ran on the ABC from 1963 to 1986. Professor Miller’s infectious enthusiasm for physics delighted, educated and entertained generations of Australians, most of […]
Unfortunately there isn’t any information on the maker of this car, but the pictures are cool. If anyone knows more about this build, please post it in the comments and I will update the entry. If you can’t afford a Lambo, make it! Checkout the rest of the photo set Update: Apparently the car, called […]
So what exactly is the DCMC binding system? DCMC stands for “Dirt Cheap Milk Container” and it’s a really clever way of binding a book. It allows you easily add or remove pages based on your needs, kind of like a 3 ring binder. Read more about The DCMC Binding System
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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?
