We probably don’t need to tell this to the average Hackaday reader, but we’re living in a largely disposable society. Far too many things are built as cheaply as possible, either because manufacturers ...

Shovels are overlooked, under-appreciated, and abused. In this video, watch as I create the world's fanciest shovel from an old rusty one through a full in-depth restoration process. This project ...

Researchers demonstrate how laser etching of metallic surfaces creates the ''perfect solar energy absorber.'' This not only enhances energy absorption from sunlight, but also reduces heat dissipation ...