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Video: Art With Polarization
In this project we will make beautiful pieces of art that can change their colour when you move them. We do this by using the phenomenon called polarisation – this is a property that light waves exhibit. So, in the end, you will not only use your creativity but also learn something about the physics…
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Article: Monitoring Solitary Bees Using Open Technology
“Bees in the Backyard” is a citizen science technology project to investigate the nesting behavior of Mason bees, by Mike Teachman, amateur bee enthusiast and Paul Perrault senior field applications engineer. https://blog.arduino.cc/2016/02/23/monitoring-solitary-bees-using-open-technology/
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Project: Spy Tech- Polarized Hidden Messages
We all know sunglasses make any spy look cool, but these will let you see secret messages! This secret message project uses polarized film (technically a linear absorptive polarizer) to make our message hidden. To see the message you either have to look through a second piece of film, or put on a pair of…
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Project: Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast Days
Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast DaysVikings may have navigated using a sunstone. Find out more about the science and how to make your own in this Make:Project from Make Magazine. https://makezine.com/projects/locate-sun-on-overcast-days/
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Project: Polariscope
This is a quick ‘n dirty way of building a cheap polariscope. https://www.instructables.com/id/Polariscope/
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Project: Locating the Sun by Polarizing Sunglasses
Anti-glare polarizing sunglasses reduce ground reflected polarized rays. They can be used to locate the Sun even when it is hidden from view by clouds or by the horizon. In this way, they can even do the main task of “sky compass” and similar instruments. Find out how to make it yourself in this project…
