How to Remember Pi to 15 Digits
One way to remember the first few digits of pi is to count the letters in the words of this phrase…
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!
Lime Jello Fuel Cell
This fun instructable by egbertfitzwilly shows how to make a microbial fuel cell out of jello, yeast, and carbon paper. Here’s how it works, we’re going to mix a little Jello brand Instant Gelatin with some Fleischmann’s Active Yeast and a few drops of plant food. Once that solidifies we’re going to cut out some […]
The Science of Digital Fabrication
I participated in “The Science of Digital Fabrication” conference, which was held March 7th at the MIT Media Lab, and which was organized by Neil Gershenfeld of the Center for Bits and Atoms at MIT, and the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP).
Math Monday: Kite Geometry Takes Flight
Here are some mathematical ideas for making kites from any number of pure geometric forms.
MAKE Magazine Interviews NASA Administrator Charles Bolden
To showcase NASA’s new initiatives in Advanced Manufacturing, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden toured the National Center for Advanced Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Facility at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.
In Peru, Engineers Make Water out of Thin Air
The University of Engineering & Technology (UTEC), based in Lima, Peru, recently erected this water-producing billboard in the village of Bujama, 40 miles south of Lima. In three months it has produced over 2,400 gallons of safe drinking water for nearby residents.
What Hurts More, AC or DC?
Everyone’s favorite engineer Mehdi Sadaghdar is back with a tongue curling look at what current hurt more…AC or DC?
