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!
Here’s an incredible photograph by Rodrigo Baleia @ National Geographic news of a newly discovered glowing mushroom in Brazil… – “Like a black light poster come to life, a group of bioluminescent fungi collected from Ribeira Valley Tourist State Park near São Paulo, Brazil, emanates a soft green glow when the lights go out. The […]
This custom bike is freaking sweet (and Halloween-ish!)… [via] – Link.
George writes – “As Halloween comes right on the heels of mole day I thought this might be a nice cross pollination between the two holidays. This experiment continues the theme of `clock’ reactions. The demonstration is known as the `Old Nassau Reaction’, a clock reaction which turns orange and then black (and has therefore […]
Here are a bunch of experiments and results on jack o’ lanterns to see what chemical(s) preserve them the best… [via] – Link. Related: MAKE Halloween projects – Link. MAKE Halloween archives – Link. Enter the MAKE & CRAFT Contests! Makers and Crafters, it’s time to enter our ghoulishly fun Halloween contests! Anyone, anywhere can […]
You thought Friday would pass without knowing where to make fake bodily fluids right? – “There’s Frankenstein, and then there’s snot-covered Frankenstein. On Halloween, it’s all about the accessories. Vomit? Blood? Flesh wounds? They’re in your kitchen pantry. On Saturday night, Sylvia Branzei brings the recipes and demonstrates how to cook up all things gross. […]
Jim writes – “This project involves restoration of a rather rare breed of machine. Very few steam-powered motorcycles are known with the majority of historic “steamcycles” residing in museums (e.g., the “Field” steam motorcycle). There has been very little commercial exploitation of applying steam power to two-wheeled vehicles, so most “steamcycles” that come to light […]
Here’s a fun photo set of microwaved CDs that are placed on Tesla coils….Zork! [via] – Link. Related microwave’in and tesla action: CD-ROM’s in the microwave – Link. High Voltage Tesla Coil – Link. Large Tesla Coil Overview – Link. 5 things to do with old TVs – Link. New Tesla statue… – Link. HOW […]
