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Corinne Okada Takara: Bringing Biology and Sustainable Materials Into Youth Makerspaces

Corinne Okada Takara: Bringing Biology and Sustainable Materials Into Youth Makerspaces

By David Cole

David Cole

I'm an educator and manager of an educational non-profit.

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March 20th, 2019

Part science lab, part artistic experiment, part eye-opening experience with the natural world, Takara’s homebrew makerspace brings biodesign to eager students.

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Making Faux Leather from Kombucha!

Making Faux Leather from Kombucha!

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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March 1st, 2018

A group of biohackers turn the bacterial byproduct of kombucha tea into a leather-like material.

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