The Dawn of a New Era in Science
It’s satisfying to hear that as science continues to advance, Einstein is still being proved right (not that many people are surprised)! Check out more in this great piece from The Atlantic: More than...
View ArticleHow To Dye Easter Eggs With Rice
It is always fun to decorate eggs at Easter time! Over the years, people have come up with many different methods, but this was the first time I saw a method that involves dying rice with food coloring...
View ArticleTuned Mass Damper Demonstration
Sometimes to the detriment of the hedge fund managers and penthouse denizens on on the top floors, a skyscraper can wobble and sway due to wind and earthquakes. In most cases, the movement is not...
View ArticleRC Paper Fighter Jet
After seeing some RC fighter jets online I decided to build my own. I may have had a little too much fun with the Top Gun tribute:https://youtu.be/HFjgLf-54PsBut I am seriously impressed with the...
View ArticleArduino Uno fan control
This project allows users to control two different fans and a servo. The fans will automatically turn on if a certain temperature is reached and the servo will turn 90 degrees. A push button also...
View ArticleCucumber Aioli Marinated Flank Steak
Flank steak is a flavorful and inexpensive cut of meat. Unfortunately, flank steak can be tough if not prepared properly. In this Instructable, we will use a spicy marinade made from cucumber, oil, and...
View ArticleProtopiper: physically sketching room-sized objects at actual scale
Protopiper is a computer aided, hand-held fabrication device that allows users to sketch room-sized objects at actual scale. The key idea behind protopiper is that it forms adhesive tape into tubes as...
View ArticleBox of Hearts (Be My Valentine)
These chocolate peppermint hearts are always a hit in my house :) Dough 1 1/4 cups margarine (or unsalted butter, softened)1 1/2 cups icing sugar1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence3 cups flour1/4 tsp salt (if...
View ArticleDinner With Dessert
Crock pots are great but I hate it when everything you cook tastes the same. So I am going to show you how to cook different items and they each taste great. And you even get dessert. The secret is you...
View ArticleRATBUSTER 4000
If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? RATBUSTER (4000)! If it's somethin' weird and it won't look good. Who ya gonna call? RATBUSTER (4000)!This is something for all...
View ArticleRevive an old microscope: proper cleaning, new light source (with plywood)...
Do you love science? If the answer is yes, then you need a microscope. Why, you ask? Because you can have a glimpse of the world otherwise unseen. And also you can attach a Raspberry Pi and an Ipad (or...
View ArticleExtra Cheesy Homemade Macaroni
Have you ever wanted to make something delicious and easy for supper? Well you have just found the perfect recipe! Extra Cheesy Homemade Macaroni is both easy and quick to make and everyone's...
View ArticleNest Boxes With Acess Doors From Buckets...
Make a nest box with buckets from your local deli... We like the square ones - they smell like buttercream :) Materials Bucket with a lidHot Glue Gun (Industrial High Heat)MagnetWasherZip TiesJig Saw...
View ArticleLong Turks Head Knot With Solomons Bar Strap for Walking Stick
What does your perfectly functional but unadorned walking stick need? Stuff. Stuff wrapped around it and tied and stuff. Or in this case, paracord. I can't tell you why you need this but you do....
View ArticleAuthentic Red Chile Beef
Authentic Red Chile BeefMy mother-in-law tells stories about visiting El Grande Market in Tucson, Arizona as a young mother in the 1970's. She would take her son (my husband) along to pick out hot...
View ArticleDIY Super Pot for Rocket Stoves
Executive Summary: Keep your hands clean and upgrade the efficiency of your rocket stove with this DIY Double Walled cook pot inspired by the StoveTec SuperPot. Video shows you how to make your own...
View ArticleAcrylic Holder
Stay organized with a custom acrylic holder.Using the basic parts of this file, you can customize this holder to contain objects of any size you want. With copying and pasting in the file, it is easy...
View ArticlePrelude to Automation - Hacking a Remote
A few weeks ago, I read up on an Arduino project to create a home automation system. Being a electronic hobbyist, I wanted to be aware of the limits of my skill sets before attempting a project such as...
View ArticleNOAA to Fly Drones into Hurricanes to Help Predict Progression #drone #droneday
From Popular Science: While scientists have gotten a lot better at estimating the strength of a hurricane before it hits land, they still don’t fully understand how hurricanes form. While satellite...
View ArticleHow to draw the instructable robot
Another reason not to be bored You first draw the body Draw a curve and a line. Nothing else to say The head and hands For the head draw a square,then a draw a uni brow and a smug smile.for the hands...
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