Remembering John Dobson
John Dobson, who died Jan. 15 at 98 years old, was a pioneer in DIY telescopes and amateur astronomy.
Month: January 2014
Being an Intern Rocks
My internships are my favorite part of my education because I learn so much every time I intern. I want other kids to realize that they need to take advantage of cool opportunities like this while they’re young.
A Closer Look at CubeJet’s Flexible, Full Color Powder Printing
At CES, I was able to take a video of the CubeJet, a flexible, full color printer. So far, the other full color 3D printing options are the Mcor Iris and the ZPrinter.
How-To: Metal Frame Lampshade Makeover
Are beat up old lampshades constantly catching your eye at thrift stores and flea markets? Rescue and revive those metal-framed finds with this lampshade makeover video tutorial!
Handmade “Fog Catcher” Installation
Artist Nami Yamamoto created this exquisite “Fog Catcher” installation from hand knotted nets that she placed amongst redwood trees for an exhibition by the University of California.
How-To: Book Page Statement Ring
Are you a sexy librarian? Or maybe you just look like one? You’ll definitely want to check out this book page statement ring tutorial!
Flying Robotic Jellyfish Take to the Sky
Leif Ristroph and Stephen Childress from New York University have just released work with a new robotic ornithopter with a biomechanical design based not on traditional insects or birds, but rather on the aquatic jellyfish.
