diy

Gnomie Peter writes:
Chris,
You’re probably too young to remember the Heath Electronic Kits that were widely available. Heath was eventually bought by Zenith and ultimately went out of business [editor's note: sort of. It's all explained here]. But they offered all kinds of great kits ranging from meters to radios to digital clocks and even electronic [...]

The appeal of do-it-yourself chemistry has always been one of the most potent recruiting tools science has to offer. From the 1930s through the 1960s, chemistry sets were among the most popular Christmas gifts, selling in the millions. But in 2008, they are a dying breed. DIY hobbyists, students, and science buffs can now turn [...]