Tree-in-a-Jar

Tree-in-a-Jar
Catch a Mouse! (Humanely, Of Course)
NASA's Wicked Cool Take on the Classic Jetpack

Tree-in-a-Jar

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 03:00 PM PST

Taking the idea of the classic terrarium a couple steps further. Artist Naoko Ito's urban nature project.

Previously, Garden-in-a-Jar.
Teeny Tiny Winter Terrariums. ...more

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Catch a Mouse! (Humanely, Of Course)

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:00 PM PST

Simple enough. You will need: 1 toilet paper tube, a dab of peanut butter, and a bucket or trash can.

Instructions illustrated by Chris Glass.

Get a toilet paper tube and crease two lines to form a flat sided tunnel.
Put a treat on one end of the tube: A cracker and dab of peanut butter works great.
Get a tall (at least 20 inches) bucket. A trash can works well.
Balance the tube precariously on the edge of a table or counter with the treat hanging directly over the tall sided receptacle.
The mouse will scurry to the treat (they like tunnels) and fall into the trap.

OR the ramp method: ...more

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NASA's Wicked Cool Take on the Classic Jetpack

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 07:00 AM PST

NASA recently unveiled the ultimate sci-fi geek's transport dream: the Puffin, an electric vehicle that takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane (at 140 mph). Did I mention "boost mode"? Hit that button, and this baby can speed up to nearly 300 mph.