Space, the final frontier with galaxies far, far away. Space is interesting and cool. Even if watching the skies isn’t one of your major hobbies, chances are you don’t scoff at the chance to check out a meteor shower or eclipse not to mention a shuttle launch. If you want to keep up on the happenings so you don’t miss anything neat that’s going down in the heavens, check out Luna, the app that keeps you up to date on…
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Solar Sinter – check out this machine that 3D prints with sand
The world has resources in many places if we only look for them. Some people may look at the desert and think there’s nothing out there but sand and sun but one man said, “Oh sweet! Look at all this sand and sun!” And so the Solar Sinter was born, the machine that uses sunlight to 3D print sand.
Read MoreMeteorite Pen – check out this cool pen straight from outer space
There’s a contingent of Kickstarter that’s all about funding pens. When I say pens, I mean fancy writing pens, like the type you use to sign contracts with people in suits in movies. If you happen to like pens and space, here’s check out the Meteorite Pen, the fountain pen made from a space rock.
Read MoreNASA Software – check out the apps, code, and tools NASA uses to get and stay in space
NASA found us a few new planets this past month but they’re not done giving us cool gifts. If you love the space dedicated agency, check out all this free software they just released to the public and get a look at what technology they’re using to get us a view from space.
Read MoreTimelapse – watch 30 years of Earth changing in less than 30 seconds
The world has changed drastically in the last 30 years but these subtle changes aren’t very noticeable when you live with them every single day. With Timelapse, part of Google’s Earth Engine, you can see how the world has changed from the 80s till today.
Read MoreMudWatt – check out these tiny “pets” that run a clock
We’re getting a lot of fun eco ways to power our devices, mostly by using the sun but this one uses something a little bit different. The MudWatt is the battery that runs on mud.
Read MoreNSATMF Lab – this fun website will teach you a thing or two about the world
The world works in mysterious ways. Well, not really, maybe in 1690 it was mysterious but science has pretty much gotten a handle on how things happen on this great blue ball and beyond. Still, some of these concepts may be challenging to explain. The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation: Labs has three fun “experiments” you can use to waste some time learning.
Read MoreSmaxtec – the cow implant
I’m not a farmer so I just assumed that cows sort of handled their lives themselves, showing up when it was time to get milked and hanging out chewing cud at all other times. Turns out I way underestimated how much work cows are but technology didn’t. Smaxtec is an implant that gives farmers updates on their cows.
Read MoreWord or Not – how much English do your really know?
Ever wondered how well you really know English? Are you really a master or can you just generally communicate? You can test how well you really know this language with the Word or Not vocabulary test. If you have four minutes, you can help science out and see how well you know this tricky language.
Read MorePhytl Signs EXPLORER – this device lets you see what your plants think about
Have you ever heard that plants have feelings too? Ever wonder if they’re communicating with other plants? Well it turns out that they sort of are. The Phytl Signs EXPLORER is a wearable for plants that gives you some insight on what your house plants are talking about.
Read MoreDSCOVR:EPIC – check out the Earth in real time
Space is vast and full of wonder but our little blue marble is pretty neat too. You’re likely familiar with the what the earth looks like from space but it changes daily. NASA has started a site that will share images of what the Earth looks like as it moves through its yearly cycle.
Read MoreMicroBrite Lighted Pocket Microscope – tiny scope lets you check out bugs on the move
Science can take a lot of equipment to really get into the nitty gritty of things but sometimes, you want to science on the go! The MicroBrite Lighted Pocket Microscope is a battery-powered microscope that you can take with you anywhere.
Read MoreAtlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness – when was the last time you saw the stars?
Our world has changed drastically since the invention of the electric light. Since its introduction into modern life, it’s just gotten brighter and brighter to the point that most people don’t even experience true darkness anymore. The Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness shows you exactly how many people have lost darkness in their lives.
Read MoreBatteries that last 400 times as long – research stumbles upon a way to keep batteries alive after many charges
Our smartphones and wireless gadgets are our lifelines but we aren’t completely free to move about, we still need a power source. Batteries don’t last forever and some days, it seems like they don’t last long enough at all. Science may have an answer to give us more juice for our devices soon though. They’ve stumbled across a way to increase battery life up to 400 times what it is now.
Read MoreFlyover Country – the app that shows you what’s really going on with the boring landscape below you
Flying is pretty exciting but there are huge stretches of land that are full of pretty much nothing. No towns, no interesting land forms, nothing. Just, well, land. At least that’s what it looks like from so far above it. If you really want to know what’s below you as you pass, the app Flyover Country will keep you informed.
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