This Week in Making: iPhone 7 Headphone Hacks, 3D Printed Homes, and Lego Engineering
This week, learn how to give your iPhone 7 a headphone jack, help NASA 3D print homes for space travel, or do some Lego building.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Total Eclipse of the Highway or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Traffic
I convinced my wife we should go on a nice 3-day road trip to see the eclipse in totality. Of course, the best laid plans often go awry.
Edible Innovations: These Spirulina Chocolates Are Helping Reduce Malnutrition
Stefania Abbona helped co-found The Algae Factory, a company that produces Spirulina chocolate bars, to help reduce malnutrition.
A Maker’s Journey to Help Refugees Cook Food with the Sun
Sharon Clausson initially created her Copenhagen Solar Cooker to make camp cookouts easier, but has since used her project to aid refugees.
Maker Spotlight: Jason Wu
Meet Jason Wu, a high school student who is already the founder of a biotechnology startup and research associate at an acclaimed Institute.
A Two-Ton Turbo Diesel Hexapod Will Roam Maker Faire Hannover
At Maker Faire Hannover, you could be walking along, checking out the sights, and be approached by the largest hexapod robot in the world.
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Safe Eclipse Viewing
Don’t worry if you’ve waited until the last minute on finding a safe way to see the eclipse. You can 3D print, order, or quickly build a way!
