Apologies to Jason Morrison for stealing his macro for the title, there, but I just wasn’t going to be able to live with myself if I went with one of the obvious “computer virus” gags. Because these are viruses, you know. Made from old computer parts. By sculptor Forrest McCluer. [via Neatorama]
Mackenzie Cowell is one of the founders of DIYbio.org. He is featured in the most recent of our ongoing series of video interviews with notable makers, sponsored by Dow chemical, over at elementsofhumanity.com. Mac is a big advocate, not just of the fledgling discipline of synthetic biology (or “biological engineering,” as it’s coming to be […]
If you’ve ever tried to watch a movie on your phone in bed then you’ll definitely appreciate this free-standing phone stand hack. There’s never been an easier way to get your lazy on. Enjoy.
A two dollar 30 second sampler that’s easy to hack.
The other night at Maker Faire Rhode Island, I met up with Raphael. He had brought along these neat prototyping kits made from cigar boxes. I asked him about why he made them and what he does with these mobile prototyping platforms.
Well, I just discovered my next sewing project! I have one of these plastic Ikea high chairs gathering dust in my garage from my niece’s last visit; I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to keep it for my little one when he gets ready to join us at the table to eat. It seemed kind of uninviting and a bit boring, but what a great idea to spice it up with a great piece of fabric and some padding!
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