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January 19, 2014
A Closer Look at CubeJet’s Flexible, Full Color Powder Printing
At CES, I was able to take a video of the CubeJet, a flexible, full color printer. So far, the other full color 3D printing options are the Mcor Iris and the ZPrinter. 
January 18, 2014
Flying Robotic Jellyfish Take to the Sky
Leif Ristroph and Stephen Childress from New York University have just released work with a new robotic ornithopter with a biomechanical design based not on traditional insects or birds, but rather on the aquatic jellyfish.
January 17, 2014
New TechShop Opens at ASU
Today marked the official grand opening of TechShop's latest member-based workshop location, in Chandler, Ariz.. 
How-To: Kill Your Phone
If you ever get the sneaking suspicion that your phone might be up to no good, then maybe you ought to consider killing your phone by making your own signal-blocking pouch with this resourceful tutorial from Aram Bartholl.
See the Sun Through Different Wavelengths of Light
"This video of the sun based on data from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, shows the wide range of wavelengths — invisible to the naked eye — that the telescope can view."
January 16, 2014
Russell “The Professor” Johnson, RIP
Russell Johnson, who played “The Professor” on Gilligan’s Island, has died at the age of 89. He was a childhood hero of mine, and I loved his breadth of knowledge, resourcefulness, and positive outlook. I’m certain he had a huge influence on my choices in life. Thanks, Professor! Filed under: […]
Documentary Series Magic Makers Getting Off the Ground
Journalist Melissa Jun Rowley is producing a new STEAM documentary series titled “Magic Makers.” I was intrigued to learn more about Melissa and her work, so I conducted this interview with her.
How to Improve a RC Quadcopter Design
My job at 3D Systems gives me the 3D tools to tinker at a high level. The highest level, really, considering we’ve got scanning, design, and 3D printing right here. I’m a lucky guy. So when my quadcopter started to show some of its design flaws, I took to a Batcave’s worth of equipment around here that’s just waiting to be used.
World’s Largest K’nex Ball Machine
Austin Granger built the world's largest K'nex ball machine, with over 100,000 parts and eight paths.
California Needs Investment Crowdfunding: An Open Letter to Gov. Jerry Brown
An open letter to California Governor Jerry Brown advocating an intrastate exemption to facilitate investment crowdfunding.
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