We are here to serve your mad science needs! If you don't see the product or raw materials that you need, tell us what you want with this handy new Product Idea Submission Form.
Have you gotten to the crucial moment when your monster gains consciousness, only to miss it? Never let that happen again with the It’s-Alive-O-Meter. Using very sophisticated instrumentation, any being in your lab can be tested to get accurate readings on how alive it actually is.
(Does not work on lawyers. Our lawyer asked us to say that.)
This website of imaginary (are they?) products is part of MAYA’s early efforts to help visionary dreamers in our hometown of Pittsburgh create an organization that works with kids to develop creative writing skills, by stirring their imagination and providing one-on-one coaching.
The team putting this together was inspired by the maker movement and the work of Dave Eggers and the 826 National movement. They asked MAYA for a little help and we were all too happy to oblige.
MAYA has made a commitment to support this effort in 2012 by helping the team create an online experience, physical store experience, and product catalog that is made up of equal parts of creativity, science, and whimsy. Our hope is that while we’re helping them get it up and running and after it opens, the kids that participate will get a chance to create their own playful products and experiences to surprise and delight any and all who are looking for quality mad science supplies and surplus.
Happy Holidays and we hope 2012 finds you happy, safe, creative and maybe a little mad (in a good way)!
The new iPod Nano is pretty amazing. A complete multi-touch sound system (yes just about big enough for two fingers, barely) that is about the size of a book of matches.
In fact the real challenge is figuring out a way not to lose the new iPod, and in that challenge there is an opportunity for a new kind of accessory. How do you make an accessory for the new Nano that compliments its capabilities? How do you create something that isn’t trendy but is effortlessly cool and timeless?
We decided this was a perfect challenge for an evening of MAYAmaking!
This new line of fiber-optic molecular skin gels redefines the notion of going viral. Simply apply as you would any lotion or sunscreen and begin streaming high-definition videos on your arms. Also blocks spam and harmful UV rays.