Welcome back to Science Goes Boom. This week we’ll visit Shane from Stuff Made Here, who proves that a true scientist isn’t afraid to hand a chainsaw to his robot:
Camo bugs and their incredible designs. (Parent’s note: This guy refers a couple of times to how these guys “evolved.” Makes you wonder how they existed before they learned how make such fantastic disguises.)
All about rainbows and the light that makes them:
For those who’ve always wondered what’s the difference between a destroyer and a frigate:
DIY body armor, tested:
How coffee is made, and why good coffee is worth every penny. Friends don’t let friends drink Starbucks:
The sucessor to the SR-71 is finally here. Kinda lame that it’s a drone, though:
When engineers play hide and seek:
And finally, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in our house without tamales. Here’s Cowboy Kent making some legit ones, with a little advice from old Mexican ladies:
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