SciFri Radio: DIY

SciFri Radio: Geek My Halloween
We want to hear how you're bringing science and technology to your Halloween festivities.

SciFri Radio: Some Projects to Try on Your Summer Vacation (Or Perhaps Not)
We'll give you some ideas for safe -- and not so safe -- science experiments that you may be tempted to try at home.

SciFri Radio: Happy Birthday, SETI@Home
For ten years, people have been donating processing time on their personal computers to sift the cosmic radio spectrum for signals from...

SciFri Radio: Green DIY
Didn't get enough Earth Day this week? We'll talk about simple green projects you can undertake using objects around your house.

SciFri Radio: What I Did On My Summer Vacation
What things related to science, technology, or the environment did YOU do this summer? Call in and tell us what you did on your summer vacation,...

SciFri Radio: Building Social Robots
Sure, robots can weld car parts or stack cartons on an assembly line. But can they develop friendships with people? In this hour, Ira talks with...

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SciFri Videos: DIY

Video: Milking a Spider
Ever wondered how to milk a spider? In this video, Dr. Greta Binford, a researcher at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, extracts venom...

Video: Steve Wozniak, and New Inventions
Ira talks with the finalists at the 2007 Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge in Manhattan. Hear from Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple...

Video: Annette VS. Frost King
Having trouble greening your home? You're not alone. Watch Science Friday producer Annette Heist install Frost King--a water heater insulation...

Video: The Farnsworth Invention
The Farnsworth Invention, a play written by Aaron Sorkin, looks at the history of television. Who should be credited with its invention:...

Video: Robotic Games of Glory
Teens from the tri-state area bring their best bots to a regional competition.

Video: The Secret to Transplanting Lilies
Hot pink lilies messing up your garden's aesthetic? Hide them in the backyard. Professional gardener Tracey Hohman explains the basics of...

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SciFri Newsbriefs: DIY

Featured Video: Cranberry Sauce With A Side Of Stress
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Music from Preliner Archives. Audio engineering by Christopher Intagliata. Filmed and produced by Flora Lichtman. Additional imagery courtesy of American Institute of Stress.

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