Tiny Earthquakes, 3D Printers, & Shooting Propane Tanks
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):Electric cars were supposed to solve environmental problems, except for the pesky environmental (and human) degradation that mining the elements for the darn batteries causes. The science of unintended consequences:
[Note: a few “climate crisis” references you may need to correct/elaborate on]
What do you get when you mix a sand box, soldering irons, and a hot glue gun? A 3-D printer:
Since it’s been a while since we blew up some propane tanks…
[Note: You you might have to explain to the kids (and Edwin) what psychopaths and sociopaths are.]
Who knew the Richter scale has negative data points?
Studying the ocean for space exploration. We’re coming for you, Europa:
Speaking of Europa:
Here’s a fun little stocking stuffer idea for bigger kids (and dads) who like things that go boom. Never too early to shop for Christmas. ‘Merica:
And finally, now that Shane has kids, he’s finding all new ways to challenge his engineering genius:
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