Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans is a gram-negative bacterium that lives, in the natural world, in iron sulfide (aka “pyrite,” aka “fool’s gold) deposits, where it eats iron and sulfur and excretes sulfuric acid. Now, a team of graduates, undergraduates, and post-docs at New York’s Columbia and Cooper Union universities is working to develop a genetically-modified strain of A. ferrooxidans…
Like a lot of professional-grade scientific equipment, purpose-made glove boxes are spendy, especially if you buy a new one. That’s why I think a lot of hobby, citizen, and just plain ol’ thrifty scientists will be excited about this DIY version from NYU ITP student Nelson Ramon.
Maker Faire NY opens in 39 days and counting. There are still opportunities to participate or assist our team.
When I was younger, I absolutely loved the Pinewood Derby, the miniature car building and racing competition that we participated in as Cub Scouts. Recently, I was talking to a group of fellow ITP students and we thought, wouldn’t it be fun to hold our own derby, but with no rules?
Help us spread the word in your community about the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth!
Join the World Maker Faire team and NYSCI staff tomorrow evening from 6:30-8:30PM at Collab on Hudson Street in Manhattan for a NY Community Meeting.
The Call for Makers for the 3rd Annual World Maker Faire in NYC is now open! Enter your project to take part in the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth.
