You Wouldn’t Download a House
Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that we continually come up with new ways to build homes. Most building systems …read more Continue reading You Wouldn’t Download a House
Author Archives: Navarre Bartz
Succulents into Supercapacitors
Researchers in Beijing have discovered a way to turn succulents into supercapacitors to help store energy. While previous research has found ways to store energy in plants, it often required …read more Continue reading Succulents into Supercapacitors
Digital Master Tapes Seek Deck
As a nerdy kid in the 90s, I spent a fair bit of time watching the computer-themed cartoon Reboot. During the course of making a documentary about the show, [Jacob …read more Continue reading Digital Master Tapes Seek Deck
An Electronic Orchestra Baton
The conductor of an orchestra may look unassuming on the street, but once they step onto their podium, they are all powerful. If you’ve ever wanted to go mad with …read more Continue reading An Electronic Orchestra Baton
Building a Better Keyboard and Mouse Switch
Switching inputs between desktops seems like something that should be simple but can prove to be a pain in reality. [Hrvoje Cavrak] decided to take maters into his own hands …read more Continue reading Building a Better Keyboard and Mouse Switch
Desalinating Water With the Sun
Getting fresh water from salt water can be difficult to do at any kind of scale. Researchers have developed a new method of desalinating water that significantly reduces its cost. …read more Continue reading Desalinating Water With the Sun
Tesla’s Plug Moves Another Step Closer To Dominance
Charging an EV currently means making sure you find a station with the right plug. SAE International has now published what could be the end to the mishmash of standards …read more Continue reading Tesla’s Plug Moves Another Step Closer To Dominance
Slab Casting – A New Way to Combine 3D Printing and Ceramics
Slip casting can be messy both in processing and in making the original plaster mold. What if there was a better way, thanks to 3D printing? [Allie Katz] has developed …read more Continue reading Slab Casting – A New Way to Combine 3D Printing and Ceramics
How a LEGO Set is Born
LEGOs are the first window into making something in your head become real for many makers. The Verge dug into how a LEGO set itself goes from idea to the …read more Continue reading How a LEGO Set is Born
Recycling Batteries with Bacteria
Vehicle battery recycling is going to be a big deal with all the electric cars hitting the roads. What if you could do it more effectively with the power of …read more Continue reading Recycling Batteries with Bacteria