MetaFilter posts tagged with lab

100 miles from the middle of nowhere...then take a left another 40 miles or so....

shockingbluamp — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:21:17 -0800

A 47 year old NYC photographer says to hell with it. He takes his 10 thousand dollars or so and buys a spot of land. You are miles and miles from anywhere. John Wells wants to build something for himself and inspire others. John has built the Field Lab and invites all who are interested to explore the idea of living off the grid... that is to use only the power you produce and eat what you grow. He has gotten a little attention...but for the most part has stayed out of the spotlight. You can follow his day to day blog and live a little vicariously. Note: If you want a tour...show up with a six pack or something. Its a long drive to town and he will forever be your friend.

Roll your own Solar Cell

mccarty.tim — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:04:58 -0800

Make your own solar cell out of powdered donuts, Everclear, Tazo Passion tea, and other common ingredients. (slyt) Sure, it's not practical for anything, but hey, at least you get an idea of how solar panels are made and work.

Rethinking the higher education computer lab at U of VA

porn in the woods — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:10:22 -0800

Time to reconsider the traditional campus computer lab? The University of Virginia has begun a three-year process of shutting down its public computer labs to shave costs, citing 99% laptop ownership of incoming 2007 students and the predominant usage of free software in their computing facilities. Issues such as printing and software distribution have yet to be ironed out. [/. thread]

Mice or meece?

Jon-o — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:40:02 -0800

Ever wonder where lab mice come from? [warning: flash.]

The Frugal Frankenstien

kaibutsu — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 03:03:54 -0800

How to Build Your Own Scientific Laboratory For Free: Parts One, Two, and Three. (Though I suppose if you have a bit of cash and happen to live in Boston, you can always check out the MIT Swap Meet to pick up those endless piles of oscillators or half-functioning VAX computers you almost certainly need...)