Collaborate Disseminate
As the debate rages on about the value of AI-generated art, [Chris Borge] printed his own version of another technology that’s been the subject of debate about what constitutes real …read more Continue reading Camera Lucida – Drawing Better Like It’s 1807
While electricity generation has been the star of the energy transition show, about half of the world’s energy consumption is to make heat. Many industrial processes rely on fossil fuels …read more Continue reading Industrial Solar Heat Hits 1000˚C
When it comes to famous musicians, Beethoven is likely to hit most top ten charts. Researchers recently peered into his genome to see if they could predict his talent by …read more Continue reading Nature vs Nurture in Beethoven’s Genome
One of the cringier aspects of AI as we know it today has been the proliferation of deepfake technology to make nude photos of anyone you want. What if you …read more Continue reading AI Camera Only Takes Nudes
When you think of EVs from the 90s, GM’s EV1 may come to mind, but [bleeptrack] found a more obscure CityEL three wheeler to restore. This Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) …read more Continue reading Restoring a Vintage German EV
We’re still in the early days of modern EV infrastructure, so minor issues can lead to a full high voltage pack replacement given the lack of high voltage-trained mechanics. [Ed’s …read more Continue reading Tearing into a Sparky Sandwich
Are we alone? While we certainly have lots of strange lifeforms to choose from as companions here on our blue marble, we have yet to know if there’s anything else …read more Continue reading Europa Clipper Asks Big Questions of the Jovian Moon
The only thing makers like more than building things is making systems to build things. [Eric Hunting] has compiled a list of these modular building systems. You’ve certainly heard of …read more Continue reading That’s a Lot of Building Systems
Perovskites hold enormous promise for generating solar energy, with the potential to provide lighter and cheaper cells than those made from silicon. Unfortunately, the material breaks down too rapidly to …read more Continue reading More Progress on Perovskite Solar Cells
Some hacks are pure acts of whimsy, and [Simone Giertz] is back to her roots with this Goatee Pasta Maker. If violence to mannequin heads is upsetting, the video may …read more Continue reading Goatee Pasta Maker Makes Us Hunger for Hair