It turns out that, as part of their Wired Science show on PBS station KCET, Wired produced a handful of GeekDad-branded DIY geeky project videos. Having recently unearthed these gems, and as a public service to our GeekDad readers, I’m going to post the videos. Here’s the first one, which includes a little Diet Coke and Mentos goodness, and then shows how to build a pretty impressive water rocket.
What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.
Jorge Garay
Go Ahead and Get Your Kid That 3D Printer
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Martin Cizmar
Break the Nimble SharePower in Half to Charge Two Phones
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
Simon Hill
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what’s wrong with the Reflecting Pool—let alone how to clean up the mess.
Molly Taft
An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.
Paresh Dave
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
Rhett Allain
Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation
Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.
Molly Taft
The Best External Hard Drives to Back Up Everything You Have
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
Scott Gilbertson
Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.
The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.
Miles Klee
The Best NAS Devices to Back Up Your Life
Network-attached storage (NAS) provides accessible shared space on your home network. After testing, these are my favorite NAS devices.
Simon Hill
As a Longtime Verizon Customer, the New Simplicity Plan Is a No-Brainer for Me
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
Louryn Strampe
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams
The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.
Kate Knibbs