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!
The Queensland University of Technology in Australia in conjunction with Dyesol has developed an innovative solar cell technology that uses dye-infused, translucent solar cells and can be integrated into windows and uses a technology called “artificial photosynthesis” where a dye similar to chlorophyll absorbs light and generates electricity. Imagine these windows installed onto every skyscraper […]
A high school team from Evansville, Indiana built a 2,843.4 mile per gallon car with a three-wheeled, combustion-engine design. The car won top prize at the 2008 Shell Eco-Marathon held in Fontana, California. Pretty nice ride, although being that close to the ground might not work so well for potholes. 2,843 mpg? High school team […]
Video of the the making of a 22ft robot made from the styrofoam packing material for electronics by Michael A. Salter via NOTCOT.
These cloth grocery bags made by Mushroom Villagers are cute enough to double as a fun beach tote for the summer. Find out how to make them in her tutorial.
I know what it is like to be a sports fan and want to use your crafty skills to support your team (Go Eagles!). Laura Lee sews something new every year for the Washington Nationals opening day. This year, inspired by projects she saw on Craft and Threadheads, Laura sewed a game bag out of […]
This homemade Aermotor Replica windmill by Jim Duda is a pretty nice project that will introduce you to the power of off-the-grid efficiency. Lots of photos at the link below and even some promises by the maker to send you more info if you email him about building your own. Jim and his CRAZY idea […]
Tom Lee made this transit alert frame using a web script and an Arduino board. from the DCist: Tom Lee configured D.C.’s metro schedule to alert him to when the next train will be available from his house; all packaged in a nifty frame. “So if there’s enough time left to catch the train, the […]
