Homestar
Takayuki Ohira creates planetariums for everyone.
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A Feel for Engineering
Ugo Conti’s Proteus boat reflects a unique instinct for design.
Country Scientist — How to Study Tree Rings
Annual growth rings in trees provide valuable information about past precipitation, climate, major volcano eruptions, and forest fires.
Made On Earth — Open Source Soaring
Mike Sandlin prototyped a slow-flying, ultralight sailplane that he calls an “airchair.”
Made On Earth — Faux Favela
Benjamin Van Oost’s Favela is made entirely of trash — recycled boxes, pieces of metal found on the street, toilet paper rolls, aluminum cans.
Made On Earth — Mad Bots
Clayton Bailey has made about 100 life-sized robot sculptures, all carefully constructed from found objects whose previous incarnations contribute something unique.
Made On Earth — Cardboard Shredder
Mike Sheldrake’s boards are just fiberglass skin over computer-cut cardboard.
