Crowdsourcing is the go to these days for project funding, getting answers and scientific research. It’s true, science needs the help of the general public. Even if you’re not much of a scientist, you too can help out by simply looking at pictures. Added bonus: they’re adorable penguins. Help science out and contribute to PenguinWatch 2.0.
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Ever wonder what the DNA of your cat looks like? Or what your dog is actually mixed with? Generally speaking, you would have to collect a sample and send it out to find out what its make up is. With the Bento Lab, you can test your samples yourself.
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Magnets are one of the most fun things you can play with in science without potentially killing yourself, usually. The problem with magnets is that if all you have is magnets to mess with, the fun fades fast. They pretty much have two settings, hold or GET AWAY FROM ME! Polymagnets are magnets that you let you diversify your magnet experience.
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There’s a whole world that exists completely invisible to the naked human eye. With some tools, you can explore this world almost as easily as you can pick up a leaf. The Ultra High Definition Scientific Slide Scanner turns your computer into a microscope.
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Not every fantastic item your household looks it. The Float Table looks like pretty unimpressive but shine a little light into it and you’ll start questioning how the blocks are being held up. Hint, it’s not magic, it’s 100% science.
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Happy Monday! If you’re at work you probably wish you were somewhere a little more fun. Unfortunately, if you’re at work, you probably need to be but that doesn’t mean you can’t dream of something more exciting. Check out these free retro space posters, print your favorites out for free and dream of a vacation that spans the solar system.
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Gazing at the stars makes for a relaxing evening. The night sky is a huge map of other words and distant galaxies. Of course, not everyone can just pick out what’s what up there. Aside from a few major constellations, your average person would be hard-pressed to tell you if that celestial body is just a star or an actual planet. Not to worry, the Automatic Star Aligning Telescope will point to what you want to see on its own.
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It’s winter out there. For some of us, it’s REALLY winter out there. Snow and bitter cold winds are keeping us all inside. That doesn’t mean we can’t go anywhere at all though. If you’re looking for something to do without leaving your house, the Smithsonian has free virtual tours of the whole museum.
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Playing with toy cars is fun. Building your own and watching it speed down the street fueled by the power of air is even more fun. The Air Power Racer Vehicle is the car that runs on nothing but air, buy once and it’s free to play with forever.
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Knowing your DNA makeup can tell you a lot of things about your health factors and where your ancestors hailed from. One company lets you wear your DNA as a fashionable woven accessory. DNA Scarf is a colorful scarf patterned after your personal DNA profile.
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Space is cool. Everyone knows this. Cross stitch is not usually considered to be as cool but combine space with needlework and things start to get pretty awesome again. If you’re looking for a way to take a break from tech without breaking from your innate geek, check out the Planet Cross Stitch Patterns.
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There’s the world then there’s the tiny world that we can’t see with our eyes. Usually if you want to see what’s going on in that drop of water you have to take samples. Thanks to the advancements in technology, you can now always have a microscope on you. The uPeek is the microscope that that you can carry in your pocket.
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Cats love chasing the red dot that laser pointers make. It’s a good time for pets and owners alike. If you use the SKYtech Handheld Laser however, you might end up at the vet’s office instead. This powerful laser is fun but it is definitely not a toy.
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Minecraft is beloved of fans around the world. The simple game has captured the hearts of children and adults alike. You can build whatever you want in the open environment and people have fallen in love with it. If you happen to play on the computer now you use it to learn about the world of chemistry as well with MolCraft, the add on that teaches you science.
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3D puzzles are neat. They double as both amusement and decoration. Most of the time these puzzles are made from cardboard or, if you’re lucky, some sort of pressed wood board. Usually there’s a board in the material but not the Urge 3D puzzles, these beauties are cut from stainless steel.
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