Robots, rappers, and rasslers: The most bizarre NFT projects yet
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity in the past couple months, which has given rise to a bunch of really, really strange new ideas......»»
The Golden Age of offbeat Arctic research
The Cold War spawned some odd military projects that were doomed to fail. Enlarge / At the US Army’s Camp Century on the Greenland ice sheet, an Army truck equipped with a railroad wheel conversion rides on 1,300 feet of track.....»»
If robots could lie, would we be OK with it? A new study produces intriguing results
Do you think a robot should be allowed to lie? A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI investigates what people think of robots that deceive their users......»»
Amateur Scientist: Detect Cosmic Dust & Space Debris
Tweak the Make: Twilight photometer to detect micrometeors and orbital junk 400 miles high. The post Amateur Scientist: Detect Cosmic Dust & Space Debris appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Foamsmithing Faux Leather
How to simulate leather using EVA foam The post Foamsmithing Faux Leather appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Talk isn"t enough: Pacific nations say Australia must end new fossil fuel projects
This week, one of the world's largest fossil fuel exporters went to a meeting of island states strongly affected by human-induced climate change......»»
AI modeling can deliver more benefits, less risk for water partnerships
A Cornell-led research collaboration found that cooperative partnerships seeking to spread the cost burden of water infrastructure projects among regional stakeholders often end up forcing local partners to bear the brunt of underlying supply and fin.....»»
Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird
Make a science toy that can forecast the weather. The post Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here"s how they think they could win
Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the "gradual apathy pandemic" in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped organize at her Massachusetts school. Even fewer actually showed up......»»
Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage
The German government on Friday announced plans to provide about 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) in funding for projects to make industry more climate-friendly, including by storing carbon dioxide underground at offshore sites......»»
Passive Motion Masks
Add movement to your mask — without motors. The post Passive Motion Masks appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
SJ’s Declassified Metal Printing Starter Guide
Ready to try industrial metal 3D printing? Here’s how the rocket scientists do it The post SJ’s Declassified Metal Printing Starter Guide appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill
Yesterday’s technology is a playground for enthusiastic new communities. The post Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Waymo’s honking robocars finally fall silent
In one of the more bizarre technology tales of the year, Waymo has apparently finally got its honking robocars to be quiet......»»
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»
Apple’s next secret project sounds absolutely wild — and it involves robots
With the Apple Car being canned, a new report claims Apple could be pivoting to robotics in a fascinating new way......»»
Bumblebees" sense of direction rivals that of humans, study shows
Bumblebees have a great capacity to navigate despite their small brain size. This is borne out of new research conducted at Lund University in Sweden. The research results can potentially benefit the development of navigation robots in crisis situati.....»»
"Killer robots" are becoming a real threat in Africa
The use of drones in the Sahel, a region of Africa that has been plagued by violence driven by jihadist insurgency for much of the past decade, has become a real problem. In April, for example, Al Qaeda's affiliate in the Sahel, Jama'at Nusrat al Isl.....»»
Mother Machine brings Oddworld-inspired co-op chaos
Mother Machine is a new co-op platformer that pays tribute to the bizarre vibes of the Oddworld series......»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications for July 2024
Take a look at open source certifications for the month of June. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications for July 2024 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Trump Adviser Stephen Miller’s Bizarre Biden-Harris ‘Sex Slavery’ Meltdown
Trump Adviser Stephen Miller’s Bizarre Biden-Harris ‘Sex Slavery’ Meltdown.....»»