Wonderful collection of illustrations from science books of the mid-20th century. Vintage Science Flickr Pool [via].
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.26 at 14:42
Interesting article (and video) @ CBS news about regrowing organs. . . regenerative powder, also you can lose part of your finger from a hobby airplane, be careful! - That powder is a substance made from pig bladders called extracellular matrix.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.25 at 17:36
Don't forget, the March meeting is tonight!
I'll be speaking on "Darkside Rocketeer," my article from Volume 13 of MAKE, about self-taught American rocket scientist Jack Parsons, co-founder of JPL and Aerotech.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.25 at 13:49
For the affluent lover-of-the-elemtents - consider these self-descriptive "periodic rings". @ $6,500USD for the platinum version, one might enjoy the fact that any onlooker can tell what it's made of.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.21 at 17:05
Mark Rehorst and his son Alex had a Cub Scout cake auction fundraiser to attend, and decided to make something a little less traditional than a cake.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.20 at 19:38
Prepared to be mezMOrized by the "kinetic geometries" of this flat-fold paper model. Flat Fold Paper Models [Thanks, Patti!].
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.19 at 16:08
Rob has an amazing gallery of Ziplock seals using the Eyeclops magnifying camera. Related:
Eyeclops: Super magnifying camera. .
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.19 at 07:40
Another good item for the ever-growing "How to make a memorable business card" category:
Sean writes -I work part time as an organic chemistry tutor.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.19 at 05:58
Planetarium makers do awesome work, even building "home-domes" for exhibition - The Home Planetarium Association welcomes all those who build small planetariums for home, school, museum, or other personal use.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.18 at 14:47
Use clear lake, pond ice or try boiling water for 3 minutes let the water cool; then boil for 3 minutes again and let cool to remove gas. Create a foil container 2" deep and freeze slowly.
Via Instructables | Posted on 2008.03.16 at 20:58