We think of radioactive material as something buried away in bunkers with bombs, power plants, and maybe some exotic medical equipment. But turns out, there are little bits of radiation …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-radioactive-lenses/)

Capstan Drive is Pulling the Strings on this Dynamic Quadruped
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/capstan-drive-is-pulling-the-strings-on-this-dynamic-quadruped/

When it comes to legged robots, it’s easy to think that the complexity and machining costs would keep these creatures far away from becoming anyone’s garage hobby. But, through a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/capstan-drive-is-pulling-the-strings-on-this-dynamic-quadruped/)

Hearing the Unhearable
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/hearing-the-unhearable/

My wife was watching a crime drama, and one of the plot twists involved a witness’ hearing aid malfunctioning so that he could hear electromagnetic waves around him. It’s not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/hearing-the-unhearable/)

MULTICS Gets A New Release… 52 Years After Launch
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/multics-gets-a-new-release-52-years-after-launch/

If you have ever read anything about the history of UNIX, you may remember that its early development was influenced by an older operating system. MULTICS was developed in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/multics-gets-a-new-release-52-years-after-launch/)

Helicopter Seed Robot Can Also Drop Like A Rock
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/helicopter-seed-robot-can-also-drop-like-a-rock/

Whether you know them as samara seeds, maple seeds, or helicopter seeds, most of us know the seeds that spin down to the ground on one or two blades. They …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/helicopter-seed-robot-can-also-drop-like-a-rock/)

RAMPS Rebuild Keeps Robox 3D Printer Out of Junk Bin
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/ramps-rebuild-keeps-robox-3d-printer-out-of-junk-bin/

A 3D printer is a wonderful invention, but it needs maintenance like every machine that runs for long hours. [Rob Ward] had a well-used Robox 3D printer that was in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/ramps-rebuild-keeps-robox-3d-printer-out-of-junk-bin/)

Nintendo Zapper Reborn as Home Automation Remote
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/nintendo-zapper-reborn-as-home-automation-remote/

Generally, using a gun to turn your lights off is dangerous and expensive, but for the [DuctTape Mechanic], it’s just how he does things. Video also after the break. To …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/07/nintendo-zapper-reborn-as-home-automation-remote/)