Fig. 1 (a) Architecture of the optofluidic microscope (OFM); set of three arrows: illumination; single arrow: flow direction. (b) Photograph of the OFM prototype compared with a U.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 16:16
View of the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment Tracker Outer Barrel (TOB) in the cleaning room. The CMS is one of two general-purpose LHC experiments designed to explore the physics of the Terascale, the energy region where physicists believe they will find answers to the central questions at the heart of 21st-century particle physics.
Via Hackszine | Posted on 2008.08.05 at 01:32
Dunder and Blixem writes on Flickr:
A light weight bladed turbine. Built to test the concept this little engine is fast but temperamental. Note the 2 cent coin used as a backing plate.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.04 at 13:50
Leeches are enjoying a well-deserved resurgence in popularity now that modern medicine has discovered their usefulness in speeding wound healing by increasing blood circulation.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.04 at 10:30
I'm not sure what the answers to existence and the universe might be, but I'm pretty sure the messenger will look something like this. . . behold, massive photos from the LHC.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.08.04 at 09:41
Piezoelectric crystals are fascinating - when physical stress is applied, these materials produce a voltage. The effect can be reversed as well, apply electricity, produce a stress/vibration.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.07.31 at 08:46
By popular request. . . .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.07.30 at 14:06
NYTimes on the science of glass. . . It is well known that panes of stained glass in old European churches are thicker at the bottom because glass is a slow-moving liquid that flows downward over centuries.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.07.30 at 10:42
I found this introduction to the elements, and a breakdown of the periodic table on Chem4Kids - lots more interesting stuff on their site. As far as we know, there are only so many basic elements.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.07.30 at 10:15
In response to our high power rocket post, Ken Denmead of GeekDad points us to coverage on their blog of the Rocket Mavericks event, with some awesome pics.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.07.28 at 17:55