Cumming] might not be the first person to thumb through an old book and find an IBM punched card inside. But he might be the ...

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The Braun TS2 radio was a state-of-the art tube set in 1956. Today it still looks great, but unsurprisingly, the one that ...

If you’re looking for an intriguing aerial project, [DilshoD] has you covered with his unique twist on modular airships. The ...

Tool changing 3D printers are hot. The idea is that instead of switching filament, you swap out hot ends or other tools. That ...

Commodity bearings are a a boon for makers who to want something to rotate smoothly, but what if you don’t have one in a ...

Wastewater sampling has become a popular way over the years to keep track of the health of a population, including human ones ...

Orbital mechanics is a fun subject, as it involves a lot of seemingly empty space that’s nevertheless full of very real forces, all of which must be taken into account lest one’s ...

Upgrading the memory in a computer is usually a straightforward case of swapping out a few DIMMs or SODIMMs, with the most complex task being to identify the correct type of memory from the many ...

[Curious Droid] is back with a history lesson on one of the most important inventions of the 20th century: The cavity magnetron. Forged in the fighting of World War II, the cavity magnetron was ...

If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your nice, clean ride. Flashy, modern head units can spoil the look of a car ...

Remember Duracell’s PowerCheck? The idea was that a strip built into the battery would show if the battery was good or not. Sure, you could always get a meter or a dedicated battery tester ...