The Backyard Scientist over on YouTube has created an awesome propane-powered golf ball cannon or rifle, that is capable of firing a golf ball further that you can see, and is very easy to construct ...

When it comes to DIY projects, there are two very different types of people. There are those who assemble patio furniture, lay mulch in their flower beds, and lay tile in their bathroom. And then ...

There's something about mad scientist types making sci-fi style weapons in their backyards. It's the stuff anyone with a passing interest in science and tech dreams of doing at the weekend. The ...

This article was taken from the November 2011 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

If the cost of all that hairspray and sacks of potatoes is cramping your spud gun shooting style it might be time to build this air-powered cannon that can shoot water balloons, potatoes, steel spikes ...