Radar controlled robo-falcon keeps birds away
“A fake falcon and a radar-activated cannon work better at keeping birds away from oilsands waste than the current system, according to research from the University of Alberta.” [via] Link.
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!
Art in a petri dish
Stunning photos of “Billions and billions of bacterial landscape architects” – spotted on kottke.org and pruned – here’s a round up of all the ones I could find. Gardens-in-a-Petri – Link. More More Gardens-in-a-Petri – Link. Prof. Eshel Ben-Jacob of the Tel-Aviv University – Link. Magnetic Liquid Weirdness (metal, not bio) – Link. Symmetric Science […]
Robotic pack mule
No cow tipping the robot, thanks – “A nimble, four-legged robot is so surefooted it can recover its balance even after being given a hefty kick. The machine, which moves like a cross between a goat and a pantomime horse, is being developed as a robotic pack mule for the US military.” – [via] Link. […]
Handmade houses on wheels
Jake writes in regarding our post on “House Trucks” – “Any discussion of house trucks has to include the mention of Rolling Homes – Handmade House on Wheels by Jane Lidz. That book was the inspiration for my own school bus to camper conversion project.” – Link.
Telescopes ‘worthless’ by 2050
Get outside and see some stars folks – “Ground-based astronomy could be impossible in 40 years because of pollution from aircraft exhaust trails and climate change, an expert says. Aircraft condensation trails – known as contrails – can dissipate, becoming indistinguishable from other clouds. If trends in cheap air travel continue, says Professor Gerry Gilmore, […]
Wind powered electric car?
Bob writes – “I recently bought issue 5 of Make Magazine, and inside are articles on the electrical powered car for $7000 and a some pages later on building your own windmill to power your home. Well, would it be possible to build a car that combines the two powers? You would use the electric […]
DIY Devices
Spoon writes – “Here’s a selection of DIY science devices covering a wide range of intests. The devices are aimed to help give a practical understanding of the science discussed on the main site.” Link. Pictured here – Tesla coil & plasma energy resonance.
