If you're the kind of person who frequently does science experiments at home, you probably have a hot plate. But if you're more of an occasional amateur scientist (or just don't want to buy one), it's ...

This little USB-powered hot plate looks simple enough that even a bonehead like yours truly could put one together. A couple USB wires, some bits of porcelain, and a couple pans are all you need for a ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) Save money and the environment this Thanksgiving season! Katie Costantini, Chiara Favaloro, Aliza Heeren and Alexandra Vining from the Center for Eco Technology in ...

Good smokers often come with serious sticker shock, with the prices of top-rated brands hitting $1,000 or more before you can say “brisket and ribs.” But even if you have the cash, sometimes you don’t ...

Advanced Thermal Solutions’ DIY aluminum cold plates allow engineers to safely drill holes in a mounting pattern that matches the target hot device. Once the right placement and design are determined, ...

Watch the full restoration of a 1950s small electric hot plate, believed to be made in the USSR! This project features laser ...