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!
Shawn from the Society for Amateur Scientists sent out this deal on DNA kits for SAS members (you can still get them if you’re not a member) – ‘Extracting DNA’ is by far the most popular experiment SAS has ever developed within the Labrats lessons or without. In fact, in the last few months hundreds […]
Oblongata writes – “This will show you one way to build yourself a Ski Bike (aka Snow Bike, Skibob, Skike, or Skicycle). It is a downhill only machine and if you like bikes a lot, then it will probably keep a stupid grin plastered on your face all the way down whatever crazy hills you […]
I’m not sure exactly what is going on here (anyone know) but these bikes are really fun to look at… [via] – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ MAKE – Link.
This 4 legged scooter is one of the strangest transportation devices I’ve ever seen. I wish I knew what this is about exactly-it looks like maybe a Japanese funny videos or candid camera show. If you look closely, it appears that each leg is guided by two wheels. I’m guessing the front wheel controls the […]
Craig sent this DIY blood smear site, he writes – “Blood smears are neat because they’re a particularly simple way of looking at your own cells. Other tissues usually require complicated preparations and specialized equipment needed to get thin sections, but since blood is a liquid you can just smear it out into a film […]
Chris writes – “I just took this pic as I was walking down the street here in Palo Alto. This Maker has built an electric 3-wheel transport device, and he/she is charging it as it sits parked in the street! I don’t know who it is….” This thing is awesome. Ok, Makers – let’s see […]
It’s like a 1940’s version of pimp my ride! Related: Bulletproof Body Turns Any Auto into an Armored Car (Dec, 1940) – Link. Make Trailer From Defunct Auto (Nov, 1932) – Link. Modern Mechanix – Yesterday’s tomorrow, today. – Link.
