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Forrest M. Mims III
Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.
Latest from Forrest M. Mims III
03/13/2017
Collecting data for aerial imaging and remote sensing have never been easier.
02/01/2017
The FAA has some interesting regulations for commercial drone pilots. For journalists, this could mean an abridgment of the freedom...
11/30/2016
Reimagine all of your scientific data as music with MusicAlgorithms, which can translate points on a graph to corresponding tones.
08/31/2016
Create a simple light detector to create a light pollution survey of your town or county to find out where...
05/03/2016
No batteries, no switches — this analog meter is powered by the sunshine it’s measuring.
01/21/2016
Use a laser pointer with a DIY oscillating optical fiber pendulum to detect and record movements of the Earth.
12/22/2015
Airport security is already a hassle for most people. When you're a scientist traveling with electronic components, it's a nightmare.
08/28/2015
Skip the store-bought couplings and make these easy DIY fiber optic hookups.
06/24/2015
Have fun and do science by flying toy rockets with an LED tracking light.
05/28/2015
Detect motion and even individual footsteps with DIY sensors better than your smartphone’s.
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