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June 16, 2017

These Mechanical Rock Sculptures Are Suspended with Their Own Weight

Artist Dan Grayber combines elements from industrial design and nature to create objects that seem to defy gravity.


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Published on June 16, 2017 05:00

June 15, 2017

Rediscovering “Lost Knowledge”

A look back at our 2009 column dedicated to lost and marginalized technologies of the past.


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Published on June 15, 2017 11:14

This Custom Built “Commute Deck” Makes it Easy to Work on the Go

The Commute Deck is designed to provide a productive computing experience for UNIX terminal work in tight places, like a train or airplane.


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Published on June 15, 2017 06:00

Edible Innovations: Spice Mama Offers Healthy Traditional Indian Flavors

Spice Mama wants to bring consumers healthy Indian spice options free of additives and preservatives.


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June 14, 2017

Assemble a Robot Opponent for Air Hockey

Use JJ Robots' kit and your Android phone to build an air hockey partner who's always game.


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Published on June 14, 2017 07:00

The MakeShift Challenge: Trapped in a Condemned Building!

Urban exploring by yourself was a bad idea even before you fell through a hole and became trapped. MacGyver THIS, wiseguy.


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These Interactive Cellphone Butterflies Come to Life When You Call Them

The butterflies, created with recycled phone parts and glittering with SIM card wings, can receive phone calls.


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June 13, 2017

Inside Adafruit, the Open-Source Manufacturing Maker Champions

Adafruit was founded in a dorm room by MIT engineer Limor “Ladyada” Fried as an online learning resource and marketplace for DIY electronics.


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Published on June 13, 2017 06:30

Coins Become a Canvas for This Intricate Carver

Shaun Hughes engraves coins with intricate and beautiful designs. His designs run from whimsical to intricate patterns and scroll engravings.


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