Bismuth is known for a few things: its low melting point, high density, and psychedelic hopper crystals. A literal deep-dive into any molten metal would be a terrible idea, regardless …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/16/a-deep-dive-into-molten-bismuth/)

Chicken Squisher 3000: Squish-Proof Security
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/16/chicken-squisher-3000-squish-proof-security/

Keeping chickens in predator-prone areas demands serious fortifications, but even the most robust coop can become a hassle without automation. That’s where [lcamtuf] steps in with his Chicken Squisher 3000, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/16/chicken-squisher-3000-squish-proof-security/)

A New Golden Age of Browser Games
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/a-new-golden-age-of-browser-games/

Arguably, the golden age of browser gaming occurred in the 00s mostly revolving around Adobe Flash. This was an era with high creativity and a low barrier of entry, and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/a-new-golden-age-of-browser-games/)

Site of Secret 1950s Cold War Iceworm Project Rediscovered
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/site-of-secret-1950s-cold-war-iceworm-project-rediscovered/

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PM2Anuclearpowerplant.jpg
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/camp_century_PM2Anuclearpowerplant.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/camp_century_PM2Anuclearpowerplant.jpg?w=708">The overall theme of the early part of the Cold War was that of subterfuge — with scientific missions often providing excellent cover for placing missiles right on the USSR’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/site-of-secret-1950s-cold-war-iceworm-project-rediscovered/)

This Week in Security: F5, SonicWall, and the End of Windows 10
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/this-week-in-security-f5-sonicwall-and-the-end-of-windows-10/

F5 is unintentionally dabbling in releasing the source code behind their BIG-IP networking gear, announcing this week that an unknown threat actor had access to their internal vulnerability and code …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/this-week-in-security-f5-sonicwall-and-the-end-of-windows-10/)

DIY Telescope Uses Maker Tools
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/diy-telescope-uses-maker-tools/

You’ve got a laser cutter. You’ve got a 3D printer. What do you make? [Ayushmaan45] suggests a telescope. The modest instrument isn’t going to do serious astronomy with only 8X …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/diy-telescope-uses-maker-tools/)

Hackaday Podcast Episode 342: Poopless Prints, Radio in Your Fillings, and One Hyperspectral Pixel at a Time
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/hackaday-podcast-episode-342-poopless-prints-radio-in-your-fillings-and-one-hyperspectral-pixel-at-a-time/

It was Elliot and Dan on the podcast today, taking a look at the best the week had to offer in terms of your hacks. We started with surprising news …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/17/hackaday-podcast-episode-342-poopless-prints-radio-in-your-fillings-and-one-hyperspectral-pixel-at-a-time/)