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Garden. EgerSci. Bacteria Growth Science Kit :: Additional Images. MAKE: Blog: Flashback: Home Mycology Lab. Start a cultural revolution in your own house with Philip Ross’ Home Mycology Lab project from MAKE Volume 07, our Backyard Biology issue. Mushrooms are fascinating (and tasty), and this article introduces you to what it takes to make them grow. I love this illustration: Philip offers a detailed how-to on making your own miniature mycology lab using an off-the-shelf home air purifier with a HEPA filter to create a “clean box” pristine environment. The project takes about an hour to build and about 2 weeks to grow, and provides a fun and easy window into the magical world of mycelium. Philip Ross has extensive experience with mushrooms, and incorporates them (as well as plant life) into his artwork. Here’s an example: Check out Home Mycology Lab in our Digital Edition.

Goli Mohammadi I’m senior editor at MAKE and have worked on MAKE magazine since the first issue. The maker movement provides me with endless inspiration, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. DIYbio. Grow Your Own Bioluminescent Algae - Instructables - DIY, How To. You may have memories of running after fireflies with hands outstretched on a warm summer evening. You may have even watched some discovery channel documentary on the mysteries of the deep sea and marveled at those 'glowing' organisms featured. Chances are however, you probably haven't heard too much about the plethora of other bioluminescent creatures inhabiting this planet. Bioluminescence (literally meaning living light) occurs within many living organisms, although, most are relegated to the deep sea.

This chemical reaction involves the oxidation of Luciferin (just a name for a class of biological light emitting pigments). While related, the name doesn't come from any devilish origins, but rather the latin 'lucifer' meaning "light bringer". Today however, we'll focus on a particular light emitting alga known as Pyrocystis fusiformis. Here's a video of one such concentration in a bay in australia. Self watering recycled plant pot for growing herbs and flowers - Math Trek: The Mathematical Lives of Plants, Science News Online.

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