H-Racer
A Real Miniature Car, Powered by Hydrogen Fuel!
September 17, 2007
H-Racer Young Artchitects
Young ArchitectsApril 17, 2007
Kill A Watt
This is pretty cool! With this meter, you can monitor how much power your appliances use. This would be great for doing an experiment testing different lightbulbs, comparing a regular applience with an "energy star" version, and more.
Kill A Wat Electricity Usage Monitor - connect appliances to the Kill A Watt™, and it will assess how efficient they really are.
December 27, 2006
Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae
Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae is a handy little book, with quirky and fun illustrations. The author, Matthew Watkins, was kind enough to donate a signed copy to Art Intersect Science a couple years ago.
December 09, 2006
Astroscan Telescope from Edmund Scientific
This is a great starting telescope, and has a very comfortable-round shape. Astroscan Telescope is a high-performance telescope that is easy-to-use, maintenance-free and completely portable.
A long time ago, there was a great store in Noe Valley called "Star Magic". It had all kinds of cool stuff in it, most of it to do with space and science (but not all). That's where I bought an Astroscan telescope as a gift for my husband and eventually discovered Edmund Scientifics. Years later, GalaxyGoo became an Edmund Scientifics affiliate, and we're now linking to one of their products: the Astroscan telescope. Funny how life travels these little circles and spirals.
December 06, 2006
Bodum Double-Walled Insulated Glassware
One of my favorite things about the lab is the glassware. I really enjoyed making my own micro-pipettes, and other tools that required minor glass bending.
So, it shouldn't be too surprising that I was immediately drawn to these glasses from Bodum. I haven't tried them yet, but they look great. The double walls, with air between them, insulated the liquid in the interior. You can use the same glass for hot or cold drinks. Cool!
Bodum Double-Walled Insulated Glassware
December 03, 2006
Happy Chair
I have one of these in my office, for guests. The company that makes them calls it a Swopper™ Motion Chair, but we call it the "happy chair". It's so bouncy and happy!
Earth Ornament
It's hard for me to resist the beauty of the blue earth, even when purely decorative: Earth Ornament
BalanceBall Chair
I'm thinking of switching to this chair for my desk.
December 02, 2006
Radio Receiver & Morse Code Kits
Up for a little time travel? Let's way go back to days of morse-code and the early "wireless". I haven't tried these kits yet, but they look very interesting: Radio Receiver and Morse Code Kit
The product description says that they're best for ages 10 and up. However, they also say, with adult supervision, they're good for ages 3 and up. Cool! Sounds like a family activity to me!
Shape Scapes Sculpture Set
Shape Scapes Sculpture Set pieces have curvey shapes. Not your average construction set. While supposedly a kid's toy, it's also a nice desk toy.
Color Splash Camera
The Color Splash Camera looks like a lot of fun. Retro and techy, at the same time.
Staple-Less Stapler
Cool little stocking-stuffer: Staple-Less Stapler
Solar System Shower Curtain
This Solar System Shower Curtain hasn't been updated for the de-planetization of Pluto, but it's still pretty cool.
Molecular & DNA Jewelry
This jewelry is based on molecular forms: DNA, Serotonin, and Dopamine
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Lego: Imperial Star Destroyer
This is on the wishlist of more than one member of my family. What can I say? We like Star Wars and Legos.
Gift Certificates!
Gift certificates are great! Especially as gifts for kids' teachers!
Science & Tech:
Edmund Scientifics Gift Certificates
For the kitchen:
Sur La Table Gift Certificates
The Perfect Gift - A CHEFS Catalog Gift Card
Family:
Leaps & Bounds Gift Certificates
November 28, 2006
Solar Car Kit
Crystal Formation Domes
This is a really cool alternative to a snow globe. The crystals continually dissolve and reform, and you can direct their growth by positioning it upside-down, sideways, and more.
Chocolate Dinosaurs!
Oh my! A big chocolate egg...with chocolate dinosaurs inside! Need I say more?
Lazer Tripwire
I would have loved one of these when I was a kid! What a cool toy! I wonder if the "siren" has a volume control, though. Setting up the beams so that they all connect properly could be a lot of fun.
November 26, 2006
New Designs: fossils on dark shirts
We've added new designs, and long-sleeved shirts, to our CafePress shop. My favorite is the blue deinonychus fossils on brown for women, and on navy for men.
November 22, 2006
Hot Sauce Kit
In college, I lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While there, I learned to appreciate a fine hot sauce...and the difference between red and green chili. I also learned that I prefer flavor intensity over hotness. That's probably why this Build your own Hot Sauce kit caught my attention.
November 20, 2006
Beach Ball Planets!
How could I resist inflatable planets? I think I'll be ordering a set for my kids....who am I kidding, I want them in my office.
I'd probably not use the sun in this set, since the scale is so far off..the real sun is nowhere near the same size as any planets ;-)
November 12, 2006
Multi-Colored Glass Galileo Thermometer
Galileo discovered that as temperatures vary, a liquid's density also varies. The colored spheres in this column of clear liquid change positions with fluctuations in temperature. Much more interesting than your average thermometer.
November 11, 2006
Digital Picture Frame
Digital Picture Frame Just needs a memory card with your digital images.
Hand Boilers
Hand Boilers are looped and twisted glass sculptures containing a colored liquid that will "boil" as heat is transferred from your bare hand. Very cool!
Nebula Plasma Ball
Nebula Plasma Ball - Creates an amazing light show - and responds to touch on the glass sphere.
Tufte and Visualization
Edward Tufte is famous for his self-published books on visual communication and information design.
His titles include
November 01, 2006
Periodic Table Shower Curtain!
It's elemental...a shower curtain with the periodic table of elements!
Circuitboard Coasters
Cool coasters made from circuit boards! You don't have to be a geek to appreciate the beautiful patterns on a circuit board.
Giant Plush Microbes!
Phyllis pointed out these ultra-geeky plush toys. Who could resist them?
To keep away the real bugs, be sure to wash your hands frequently. ThinkGeek has a fun soap dispenser too!
Campus Tech
Campus Tech offers academic discounts on software and other goodies. Now that GalaxyGoo is an affiliate, you can get your academic discount and support GalaxyGoo at the same time.
October 31, 2006
The Mathematics Calendar
The Mathematics Calendar is back for 2008!
Every day, a new math problem...since the answer is always given, the fun part is figuring out how that could be the answer. If that's not enough to make you want one, hanging one in your work-space is sure to make you look smart!
Chocolate Chemistry T-Shirt
This design is based on our click-n-spell with the elements game. Chocolate is spelled out with symbols from the periodic table of elements.
October 30, 2006
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0
Lego Mindstorms! This is at the very top of my 7-year-old's wish list. To be honest, I can't wait to play with it too!
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0October 01, 2006
Deinonychus T-shirts
These Deinonychus fossils look like they're chasing each other around in a circle. Ah, the beauty of geometry and radial symmetry!
September 26, 2006
Flash 8
We use Flash extensively at GalaxyGoo. The current version is the best yet, and a Flash 8 license allows you to download the public beta of Flash 9 Action Script 3 preview.
Coffee Cards
I love Peet's coffee, and I just had to order a sampler...to test out the affiliate system. I'm loving the coffee! There's a Peet's over the hill from me, so paying for shipping is wasteful. But I still want to benefit GalaxyGoo. Happily, Peet's has a Card program, so I can just buy a reloadable card and benefit GalaxyGoo with my local purchase.
Are you lucky enough to have a Peet's nearby? Order, or reload, your own Peet's card through our affiliate link:
September 06, 2006
Lava Lamps
I love my lava lamp! I can't imagine my office without it. This updated version has a metallic sheen to them, with the original hypnotic-organic-blobby movement.
August 17, 2006
Peet's Coffee!
Ahhh, Peet's coffee. yum!
Many say that Peet's is the best coffee in San Francisco, and now you can get some for yourself and support the educational projects at GalaxyGoo at the same time. GalaxyGoo has been approved as an affiliate of Peet's :-)
They have fair trade blends, so you have even more to feel good about while you caffinate.
August 14, 2006
ThinkGeek
Wee NinjaGranted, these aren't exactly related to science, in any way...but they're so darn cute and geeky!
Spice Up your Kitchen with Chemistry
Add a little culinary alchemy to your kitchen with this fun rack of spice-filled test tubes. Enter 171008 into the Dean & DeLuca site search to find the rack. The large rack, with 40 tubes is item number 171009.
August 10, 2006
Data Orb
Data Orb
The Orb can track any dynamic Internet-based information. There's a Developer Chanel, that allows you to track any internet-based information, but the most popular Ambient Channels for the Orb are:
- S&P 500
- NASDAQ Composite
- My Stock; Personal Portfolio
- Business metrics
- Weather Forecast
- Golfing Conditions
- and much more!