Kids & Family

Robofish will go where we can’t

Kristi Morgansen of the University of Washington, has been working on developing underwater robots that are maneuverable, not disruptive to the environment, and can work as a team to collect data in 3 D’s situations – that is, jobs that are dirty, dull, and dangerous. While most ocean robots require periodic communication with scientist or […]

Today is World Environment Day!

Today is World Environment Day!

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives […]

HOW TO – Tire Swing

Peter writes in about Instructables user adlabens, who shows us how to make a really classy tire swing. I agree with one of the commenters suggestions, though, to add plastic tubing or garden hose over the lower sections of the chain to protect little fingers from pinches.