While a phone isn't going to replace a hammer or a saw any time soon, these apps are designed to perform the same functions ...

WHAT YOU NEED: a ruler, a compass and a pencil. STEP 2: Put the pin of a compass at the end of the line you want to bisect. Set the compass to more than half the length of the line, and draw an arc ...

WHAT YOU NEED: ruler, pen, cheese and a knife. Image caption, STEP 1: Lay the block of cheese flat. Use a ruler to mark 4 cm on the bottom edge and 3 cm on the side. STEP 3: Use the ruler and make a ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A weather vane is an instrument used to show the direction the wind is blowing from. It is one of the simplest weather instruments created and it has been used since ancient times. The ...

As we watched the villagers and the team of scientists planting seagrass, a sudden shout of excitement broke the stillness. “Look, a crab! It’s huge — this one can fetch a good price!” exclaimed ...

Scholars have long known the Classic Maya (300-900 C.E.) were astronomers. Their pyramids at sites like Tikal and Chichen ...

Millions of travelers stand at airport security checkpoints every year, suddenly wondering whether that seemingly innocent ...

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The humble apron is a reliable garment for working in the kitchen, garden and workshop. This one from maker Arounna ...

Explore innovative distance measurement methods for DIY projects. Learn about tools like UWB, barometers, and camera-based systems.

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...