Sophie Weiner
Popular Mechanics
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Past articles by Sophie:
How to Build the Best Mouse Trap Car
This simple science experiment can be fine-tuned to perfection. → Read More
This Guy Spent a Year and a Half Building a Cake-Baking Robot
Robotics is mostly failure and a little pure joy. → Read More
How Quickly Can We Circumnavigate the World?
When Magellan first attempted it, it took three years. → Read More
Scientists Create 'Invisibility Cloak' Inspired by Squid Skin
A new invention could help humans hide from infrared cameras. → Read More
The Record-Setting Paper Airplane Builder Explains His Magic
Here's how to hit your coworker from all the way across the office. → Read More
"One in a Million" Young T. Rex Fossil Found in Montana
The six to eight year old dinosaur was found in Montana. → Read More
Are Brown Dwarfs Planets or Failed Stars?
The dull, gas-giant like entities are the subject of much debate. → Read More
This Wild Mask Could Change the Way We Study the Brain
The prototype opens up a new world of possibility in the study of the brain. → Read More
YouTuber Who Builds Extreme DIY Lasers Suspended From Site
Drake Anthony's channel is in danger of being permanently taken down. → Read More
This Drone Footage of an Awful Winter Storm Will Make You Pine for Spring
There's a lot of beauty in this drone footage of a winter storm, but it's still hard watch and not yearn for warmth. As winter drags on, it gets harder to appreciate the continued cold and occasional snow. But at least this footage is a reminder that winter can be beautiful--maybe we'll be ready for it again in about a year. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Source: Korey O'Brien via Digg → Read More
This Giant Harpoon Was Built to Clean Up Space Junk
It's one of several ways scientists are trying to clear the skies, before it's too late. → Read More
Geoengineered Glaciers Could Help Slow Rising Seas
Massive underwater projects could help keep sea levels in check. → Read More
Sky Phenomenon 'Steve' Is Finally Explained
It looks like the northern lights, but Steve is different. → Read More
How To Make Your Electric Drill Into a DIY Hand Mixer
Never buy a crappy hand mixer again. → Read More
Hawaiian Spiders on Different Islands Evolved the Same Traits
A fascinating peek into the mechanics of evolution. → Read More
Why it's Impossible to Accurately Measure a Coastline
Does Norway really have the second longest coastline in the world? → Read More
Watch an AI Beat Q*bert In a Way No Human Ever Would
It discovered a brand new bug in the 35 year old game. → Read More
NASA Discovers an Exoplanet With a Ton of Atmospheric Water
A unique find that could have a fascinating story behind it. → Read More
The Best NYC Shows This Week: Africa Now!, Terry Riley, Kal Marks
Two of this week’s most exciting shows are yearly traditions. The Apollo Theater’s Africa Now! concert highlights electronic dance music talent from around the world,... → Read More
NASA's Odyssey Captures Stunning Images of Mars' Moons
Phobos and Deimos appear to dance in these gorgeous photos. → Read More