Well, they could use it for power. Physorg writes that Argentine scientists are capturing cow farts in plastic backpacks to try to understand the impact it has on global warming. They think that “30% of Argentina’s total greenhouse gases could be generated by cattle.” They’re experimenting with feeding clover and alfalfa instead of grain – […]
Crabfu. Is there no stopping this guy? He seems to be cranking out a bot or other cool creation on a near-weekly basis. Here’s his latest, a remote-controlled golfing “bot.” Putter Bot
I can’t believe how much work someone put into this adorableness. I’d love to see remakes with other animals and games. Sonic with real hedgehogs? Via Cute Overload
Gever Tulley from the Tinkering School gave us this tinkering update: We’re off to test our canvas and PVC boats (eerily synchronistically coincident with the PVC and duct tape boat article) today in the harbor. Our boats are made with canvas that we are sealing with melted wax. The kids also built a cantilever bridge […]
Amy at Habitual has a PDF tutorial on how to sew up this simple kimono wrap with more sizing options from baby sized up to a youth 8. [ via Whip Up ]
Aliceblue on Flickr collaborated with her son on this helpful tissue dispensing robot. I hope he is refillable or there could be tears at the end of winter (they are in Australia).
I love the clever way House on Hill Road gets her kids involved in packing for family trips: she gives them a visual packing list, which is a fun way to turn a chore into a game while ensuring the kids will bring everything they’ll need.
