A California State Senator Is Trying To Outlaw 3-D Printed Guns
“How do you ban the coupling of a digital file and a legal technology?”
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Daring, Dangerous DIY: Pants With Benefits?
“In the event that someone (presumably not the wearer) begins to pull the pant zipper downward, lights in the surrounding room will dim, the stereo will turn on, and upon unbuttoning the waist button, strategically placed candles will suddenly, electronically, ignite, creating a glow so romantic and so pleasing, the sensual effect, says Randy, “is sure to shock and awe any prospective partner into ecstatic submission.”
In support of which, the gang at Instructables have made a video. (Parents: Don’t worry. No one gets undressed. Too many wires would suddenly be unhidden.) (Serious people: Don’t watch this. It’s silly — though it gets better; the last half shows people sewing and soldering.)”
(via Robert Krulwich of NPR)
Could this incredible engineering project save the polar ice caps?
“While changing human behavior and reducing carbon emissions offer long-term solutions to human contributions to climate change, American architect Derek Pirozzi wants to see an immediate solution for saving the polar ice caps. He’s proposed the Polar Umbrella, a buoyant super-structure that would both protect and replenish Arctic ice.”
Using 45,000 Milk Cartons, This Is the Largest Recycled Structure Ever Made
“Ever wonder who holds the Guinness World Records’ title for largest major construction to be built out of recycled materials? The answer is this beautiful “Brik Pavilion” built from 45,000 milk cartons in the province of Granada, Spain. Created to coincide with World Recycling Day, the structure consisted of a large wall spanning 100 feet long, and a tower running 23 feet high.”
In China, Tricycle House Is Off-grid Home and Garden for the Land-Starved
“Through this design, single family homes can be affordable and sustainable, parking lots are not wasted at night, and traffic jams are acceptable. The Tricycle House is man-powered allowing off-the-grid living.”
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