Gallery: 13 Holiday Gifts That'll Delight Your Favorite Science Nerd
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__[Nebula Bath Towel, $133](https://schoenstaub.com/nebula/heic0607abt)__ If we could, we would buy these astronomical towels for everyone we know. After all, there are few things nicer than emerging from a swim and wrapping yourself in the cosmos. Order by the end of this week, since towels are shipping from overseas and no teleporters are available.
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__[Solar System Cutting Board, $65](https://www.etsy.com/listing/164800031/solar-system-diagram-cutting-board-with?ref=shop_home_feat_2)__ This hand-carved cutting board from Elysium Woodworks depicts an astronomically accurate solar system. It also includes an (optional) Dr. Who-inspired space whale hovering out there near Pluto and the icy Kuiper Belt. Order by Dec. 10.
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__[Tardigrade Locket, $24.75](https://www.etsy.com/listing/205953931/anatomical-tardigrade-locket?ref=shop_home_active_14)__ Tardigrades, aka water bears, [are indestructible](http://stag4.wired.com/2014/03/absurd-creature-week-water-bear/), capable of surviving trips into space, cryogenic temperatures, and desiccation. So, carrying a tardigrade cast from pewter and steel seems like a good idea. Also available as a keychain or necklace.
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__[OpenROV Kit, $899](http://store.openrov.com/collections/frontpage/products/openrov-v2-7-kit)__ If you've ever wanted to build your own submersible and plunge it into the ocean, OpenROV has you covered (well, at least down to 75 meters). This kit contains everything you need to build your own open-source underwater explorer (though [a depth module and rechargeable batteries](http://store.openrov.com/collections/accessories) are recommended). Read more about [OpenROV here](http://stag4.wired.com/2014/11/citizen-explorers-meet-new-submersible/).
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__[Dino Pet, $59.95](http://biopop.com/products/dino-pet)__ Shaped like an apatosaur, this 6-inch micro aquarium is home to thousands of glimmering dinoflagellates, the tiny organisms responsible for glowing tides and bioluminescent bays. Give Dino Pet a shake and watch it shimmer. Order by Dec. 17.
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__[Chemistry of Colored Flames Kit, $124.95](http://stores.beaglewebstore.com/chemistry-of-colored-flames-kit-a-w-alcohol-lamp-item-7569/)__ Create your own holiday light show with this pyrotechnic chemistry kit, which lets you experiment with chemicals that produce flames of different colors. Safety glasses and apron included; BYO fire extinguisher.
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__[Tinysaurs, $9-$20](https://boneroom.com/welcome.aspx?c=3852&n=Tinysaurs)__ If, like us, you've always wanted your very own dinosaur in the kitchen, meet Tinysaurs. These tiny fossils are made from laser-cut paper. Put them together, and, rawwrrrr!
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__[The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), $9.99-$96.49](http://www.moviepostershop.com/the-brain-that-wouldnt-die-movie-poster-1962)__ Alive...without a body...fed by an unspeakable horror from hell! Surely you have a weird friend whose bathroom would be well-served by this poster that's more fi than sci.
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__[Valentine Aerogel, $80](http://www.buyaerogel.com/product/heart/)__ Nearly lighter than air, this aerogel heart is made from the same stuff NASA sends to Mars aboard its rovers. The heart has weird optical properties, and appears to change color depending on its background. And if you'd rather stuff [a hydrophobic aerogel](http://www.buyaerogel.com/aerogel-gift-guide/) into a friend's sock instead of a heart, Aerogel's got you covered.
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__[Science-Inspired Scarves ($94), Bow Ties ($28), Neck Ties ($78)](http://cerebelladesign.com/store/scarves/)__ Cerebella Designs takes microscopic images---of everything from tapeworms to frog skin to lilac leaves---and turns them into wearable patterns. From left: Tapeworms, pollen, hydrozoans, frog skin.
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__[Circuit Scribe Basic Kit w/ Book, $59.99](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OJYTV8A)__ A silver conductive ink pen, six magnetic modules, 2 LEDs, and an instruction book are just a few of the goodies that come in this basic circuitry kit from Kickstarter-funded Electroninks. [More advanced kits](http://www.electroninks.com/shop/) are available as well.
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__[Serotonin Earrings ($50) and Necklace ($90)](http://store.madewithmolecules.com/)__. Fancy having a bit more mood-maintaining serotonin in your life? Or maybe [feel-good dopamine](http://store.madewithmolecules.com/product/dopamine-necklace) is your thing. [Resveratrol](http://store.madewithmolecules.com/product/resveratrol-necklace)? [Caffeine](http://store.madewithmolecules.com/product/caffeine-necklace)? Made With Molecules offers quality, science-inspired jewelry for both men and women.
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__[Science Beaker Terrariums, $59](https://www.etsy.com/listing/156280691/science-beaker-terrarium-set-industrial)__ Remember that classic episode of *The X-Files* called "The Erlenmeyer Flask"? That's what these flasks are. Together, the terrarium trio somehow manages to be elegant and nerdy all at once.
