This durable cloth-backed tape, originally known as duck tape, was invented during World War II to help soldiers waterproof their ammunition cases. Over time, the Johnson & Johnson company ...

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Push Stick from an Old Paintbrush After my paintbrushes wear out, I strip off the metal ferrule with needle-nose pliers and ...

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A colour-changing fabric can provide heating or cooling, depending on the ambient temperature 1. Scientists have previously designed materials that can do one or the other, but their use is ...

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We assessed absorbency by weighing each cloth when it was dry and then after soaking and draining for 30 seconds. We backed this up with monitoring the finish after dragging each one across a ...

Of course, there were challenges along the way — unexpected mishaps like fabric dye that didn't stick and double-sided tape that wouldn't hold. But Sasha sees these challenges as part of the thrill: ...