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Building a rocket stove doesn’t get simpler than this. Four concrete blocks is all it takes to build this wind- and rain resistant rocket …

DIY Isn’t Just for "Nerds" Anymore
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Conceived in California’s Bay Area eight years ago, the Maker Faire is becoming more popular every year. The event is presented by Make Magazine …

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Carbon fiber has long been considered one of those space age materials often reserved for high-end sports cars, the space shuttle and other products …

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What do you do when one of your chair legs breaks, your microwave stops working or the vacuum cleaner no longer works like it …

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It’s no secret that the United States government has already made drones an integral part of current military strategy. Not too long ago, I …

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I haven’t talked about 3D printing in a little while for a couple of reasons. First, there hasn’t been a whole of new innovation …

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Recently I wrote an article about commercial farmers using robots to streamline operations and increase profit margins. As interesting as that topic is (I …

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We have spent a fair amount of time discussing vertical gardening techniques and how beneficial it can be for those with limited space or …

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Using a mixture of construction waste (a mixture of sand, concrete and glass fiber) and concrete for printing material, a single-story, one-room house can …

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Jose Delgado, Jr. was born without most of his left hand. Here he gives some honest feedback on a $50 3D printed prosthetic hand …