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MK1 8bit Computer

“The MK1 CPU is composed of several modules, all connected trough a common 8-bit BUS, the status of each module is shown by dedicated LEDs. The clock module is designed to allow step-by-step execution; in automatic mode the clock speed …

Music Spectrum Visualizer with Arduino Nano

“Visualizes the peak of frequencies with different bars on 8*8 led dot matrix using Arduino Nano. The project is about how we can transform complex signal into simple or primary signals. Here we are using audio signal and make …

Neither liquid nor solid

“Discovery of liquid glass sheds light on the old scientific problem of the glass transition: An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Konstanz has uncovered a new state of matter, liquid glass, with previously unknown structural elements – new …

New Hard Disk Write Head Analytical Technology Can Increase Hard Disk Capacities

“Using synchrotron radiation at SPring-8 - a large-scale synchrotron radiation facility - Tohoku University, Toshiba Corporation, and the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) have successfully imaged the magnetization dynamics of a hard disk drive (HDD) write head for the first time …

Node-RED Console for Teaching Physical Computing / AI / IoT

“Through Code Club I have come to appreciate the value of visual, no-code approaches to teaching computational thinking. I wanted to expand upon the physical computing education possible with a Micro:Bit and also to introduce IoT and AI to …

On the Road to Invisible Solar Panels: How Tomorrow’s Windows Will Generate Electricity

“A new study led by scientists from Incheon National University in Korea shows how to make a fully transparent solar cell In a new study in Journal of Power Sources, an international team of researchers, led by Prof. Joondong Kim …

Opposites Attract: Scientists Discover How Mother-of-pearl Self-assembles Into A Perfect Structure

“Mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre, is an incredibly strong biomaterial forming the shell of some mollusks. Its strength and beauty comes from its remarkably regular and uniform architecture. Until now, it was unclear how this intricate structure could be built …

Orange is the new ‘block’

“Structure reveals key features that help block excess light absorption during photosynthesis Photosynthetic organisms tap light for fuel, but sometimes there’s too much of a good thing. New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals the core structure …

PhaseMod Drone Synth (w/ Arduino Nano & Mozzi)

“A small noise/drone synth with percussion mode. Made using the Mozzi library and two Arduino Nanos. This project was made as a thank-you present to a friend of mine for helping me with a repetitive stress injury that flared …

Portable device can quickly detect plant stress

“Sensor developed by SMART researchers would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximize crop yield in a sustainable way. Researchers at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory …