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!
Meg writes – Here’s a guide on how to make a basic vibration meter that might be helpful for people working on cars/machines – Commercial vibration meters will typically cost $1000+, and may be more than your average hobbyist needs. The parts cost of this project is $85, and it gives you a basic vibration […]
Do not brush an elephant’s teeth with this! This experiment shows the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by potassium iodide. The reaction is done in a tall graduated cylinder so that the foamy product shoots out very quickly in a tall cylindrical shape; hence, the name elephant toothpaste. – Link
Hana means flower and kototba means word. The idea hear is that your flowers can talk to you. My Japanese ends there, but I’m curious about this little thing. I4U says, After placing the little fairy, which carries a sensor inside a plant pot, you can communicate with your plant through the big fairy. Buy […]
Steve (Radio-guy) has an amazing collection of old masks, helmets, motors, tools, medical gear, steam engines, scientific equipment and an assortment of things you’ve probably never seen – check it (and the museum pages)… [via] – Link.
Merle made a PVC pipe laptop desk for his VW Beetle (and other vehicles) – Link. Related: DIY Laptop – GPS Car Stand – Link. DIY angle bracket laptop stand – Link. TONS of PVC projects – Link.
Radar has a list of the top worst toys of all time, but I think a couple of them are actually the best… My favorite is the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab, it just sold for almost $8k at an auction too! More: Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab (Radar Magazine) – Link. 1951 Complete A.C. […]
Douglas.mauro writes – “Mountain Biking at night (or early morning) is a true blast.. Using headlamps has been the only real choice short of spending some coin on a true bike light (some of these puppies cost >$500!!). While the lack of light never stopped us from riding, the glory of having a MEAN bike […]
