# Kitchen **URL:** https://forum.hackteria.org/c/kitchen/1.md [Latest](https://forum.hackteria.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hackteria.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Hackteria's Kitchen](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/welcome-to-hackterias-kitchen/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/welcome-to-hackterias-kitchen/8 "2017-03-30T07:24:38Z")
Hackteria operates on a global scale, and is based on a web platform and a wiki for sharing knowledge, which enable anyone to learn and also test different ways of hacking living systems. General discussions, questions, … --- ## [A hackathon: OpSciHack 2026 — Less Waste, More Discovery | Zurich, 3–4 October](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/a-hackathon-opscihack-2026-less-waste-more-discovery-zurich-3-4-october/2437)
**Author:** [@Hana](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Hana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/a-hackathon-opscihack-2026-less-waste-more-discovery-zurich-3-4-october/2437 "2026-09-09T08:23:05Z")
Hi everyone, We are Open Innovation in Life Sciences (OILS), a volunteer-run, non-profit association in Zurich. We’re organising OpSciHack 2026, a two-day open-science hackathon, and would love to welcome people from th… --- ## [LAAAAST Call for attending GOSH in Kathmandu | Deadline kinda today. sorry](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laaaast-call-for-attending-gosh-in-kathmandu-deadline-kinda-today-sorry/2436)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laaaast-call-for-attending-gosh-in-kathmandu-deadline-kinda-today-sorry/2436 "2026-09-03T10:26:14Z")
With our early DIY microscopes and many other open hardware for building your own lab, we have been involved with GOSH since (and before) its innauguration. 10 years later,Ii am personally again involved in organizing a… --- ## [The case of the buried underpants](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/the-case-of-the-buried-underpants/2411)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/the-case-of-the-buried-underpants/2411 "2026-09-01T08:26:33Z")
I read the following Soil health assessment using buried cotton underpants… with amused but limited interest. To me, it was a lot less interesting than the headlines made it sound. For one, they could have literally used… --- ## [Keeping my priorities organized](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/keeping-my-priorities-organized/2378)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/keeping-my-priorities-organized/2378 "2026-07-27T19:37:08Z")
Hi everyone, I am returning here after a long gap. I take advantage of this blank slate to present a more philosophical re-introductory post, so, please forgive and indulge me. As a part of my quest to reintegrate myse… --- ## [Citizen Science, AI and responsibility](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/citizen-science-ai-and-responsibility/2379)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/citizen-science-ai-and-responsibility/2379 "2026-07-15T13:57:15Z")
How is AI being used in Citizen Science? How are the results of Citizen Science being made available for training AI? How can we ensure that the lifecycle of Citizen Science is unencumbered by IP restrictions? Are the… --- ## [Call for Zines for the Oki Wonder Library - And some tips on how to make/archive them](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-zines-for-the-oki-wonder-library-and-some-tips-on-how-to-make-archive-them/841)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-zines-for-the-oki-wonder-library-and-some-tips-on-how-to-make-archive-them/841 "2026-05-29T07:32:48Z")
We started to collect, improve, re-edit and translate some of the zines that have been made over the years in the global hackteria network and friends. Thx for sending your most recent versions! @marymaggic, @paulapin… --- ## [Wiki is CLEAN AGAIN - and HELP NEEDED for updating security](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wiki-is-clean-again-and-help-needed-for-updating-security/2279)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wiki-is-clean-again-and-help-needed-for-updating-security/2279 "2026-05-11T03:31:16Z")
Finally i got around to clean up our beloved wiki, step by step, and slowly getting there to get it more updated and more smooth to interact with again. There were several issues over the last years, quite aggressive spa… --- ## [ANNOUNCE: Technobiological Futures Co-Laboratories Programme](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/announce-technobiological-futures-co-laboratories-programme/2252)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/announce-technobiological-futures-co-laboratories-programme/2252 "2026-04-21T05:30:43Z")
We are super happy to announce (has already started a bit in February) our upcoming Programme on Technobiological Futures Co-Laboratories. A series of events, workshops, gatherings, hack-camps, bringing together artists,… --- ## [Biohackers in Switzerland and others](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohackers-in-switzerland-and-others/2248)
**Author:** [@lsd](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/lsd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohackers-in-switzerland-and-others/2248 "2026-02-26T16:15:59Z")
Hello there, Are there biohackers in switzerland that are actually bio hacking? I mean more than just making kombucha (which is cool btw) I research cartilage protection and regeneration, and also optic nerve neuroprote… --- ## [Biofest 2 22-25 April with the Thyrea BioFabLab (Greece)](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biofest-2-22-25-april-with-the-thyrea-biofablab-greece/2215)
**Author:** [@raronoff](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/raronoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biofest-2-22-25-april-with-the-thyrea-biofablab-greece/2215 "2026-02-13T06:19:56Z")
Hello! With old Biosummit colleagues, Christiana Gardikioti, Günter Seyfried and Jan-Maarten Luursema, we are doing a second Biofest in Greece around circular economy aims, soil health and mushrooms, with segues into wa… --- ## [Need technical details for 3 Fiber Spectro infrared UV cuvettes](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/need-technical-details-for-3-fiber-spectro-infrared-uv-cuvettes/2214)
**Author:** [@XavCC](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/XavCC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/need-technical-details-for-3-fiber-spectro-infrared-uv-cuvettes/2214 "2026-02-10T08:56:39Z")
Hi dearests, With hack2o.eu we are planning to run several spectro sessions on water sample. I therefore need to place an order for several hundred cuvettes. Before doing so, I need to confirm the technical details of… --- ## [Possible involvement with Bern Hydrologie group](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/possible-involvement-with-bern-hydrologie-group/2193)
**Author:** [@raronoff](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/raronoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/possible-involvement-with-bern-hydrologie-group/2193 "2025-11-05T12:59:50Z")
A hydrology researcher in Bern hopes to get someone to help with their Arduino boards and Lora setups. Here is their announcement: --- ## [Making Bio-plastic](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/making-bio-plastic/2164)
**Author:** [@gagaa23s56](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/gagaa23s56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/making-bio-plastic/2164 "2025-10-06T15:30:32Z")
Hello! I am an art student at ZHdK. Currently begin to make bio-plastic for tech-art proper. As far as I know there are different types of bio-plastic, and I am wondering what’s different between them. I have read so… --- ## [Protocol for inserting GFP into Lactobacillus strains](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/protocol-for-inserting-gfp-into-lactobacillus-strains/2124)
**Author:** [@mamaya](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/mamaya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/protocol-for-inserting-gfp-into-lactobacillus-strains/2124 "2025-04-24T14:05:32Z")
Hello, I am looking for a protocol to insert a GFP plasmid into lactobacillus in agar medium, does anyone has experience in this? --- ## [Non profit garage lab](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/non-profit-garage-lab/2106)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/non-profit-garage-lab/2106 "2025-04-24T11:01:59Z")
Hey guys, We settled our own garage lab in aging and cancer Mol. Biol. 9y ago and are proud to announce we already released 2 papers among which 1 is as last co-authors in “modern research in inflammation” with congoles… --- ## [Inquiry About Current Biohacking Labs / Initiatives](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/inquiry-about-current-biohacking-labs-initiatives/2092)
**Author:** [@Najna9a](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Najna9a)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/inquiry-about-current-biohacking-labs-initiatives/2092 "2025-02-26T11:59:42Z")
Hii community! I’m reaching out to ask if you might have any insights into what is currently happening within the biohacking community. Are there any active grassroots labs or initiatives you’re aware of, or are there pe… --- ## [TTT2025 Ljubljana: Call for Papers, Artist-Talks and Artwork Presentations](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/ttt2025-ljubljana-call-for-papers-artist-talks-and-artwork-presentations/2069)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/ttt2025-ljubljana-call-for-papers-artist-talks-and-artwork-presentations/2069 "2024-12-27T18:02:13Z")
only a few days left! Submit by December 31, 2024! Would be great to get many people involved in this upcoming edition of TTT, this time happening in my favorite art/sci intermedia city of Ljubjana! The sixth internat… --- ## [PCR Machine offer](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/pcr-machine-offer/2048)
**Author:** [@dav](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/pcr-machine-offer/2048 "2024-11-04T12:10:20Z")
Hello, I have an untested MJ Research PTC-200 thermal cycler for PCR from recycling. I would give it away for free. Is the Hackteria or another lab in its community interested? Cheers, David --- ## [Open Call - Art and Science Residency . Deadline: 23rd of October 2024](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-call-art-and-science-residency-deadline-23rd-of-october-2024/2043)
**Author:** [@gh.seyfried](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/gh.seyfried)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-call-art-and-science-residency-deadline-23rd-of-october-2024/2043 "2024-10-14T14:02:54Z")
This open call - Deadline: 23rd of October 2024 - invites applications for four fully funded residencies under two EU Horizon projects: deCYPher and Bioindustry 4.0. Three artists will be selected for deCYPher and one fo… --- ## [Any Hackers in Birmingham, UK or tips for an ex academic going DIYBio?](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/any-hackers-in-birmingham-uk-or-tips-for-an-ex-academic-going-diybio/1822)
**Author:** [@cxp845](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/cxp845)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/any-hackers-in-birmingham-uk-or-tips-for-an-ex-academic-going-diybio/1822 "2023-11-13T19:39:36Z")
Hi everyone So a little about me. In 1999 I finished my degree in Biological Sciences (Genetics) at University of Birmingham. I had 4 years post grad molecular biology lab experience but for various reasons things didn’… --- ## [Gaudi lab help reaching](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gaudi-lab-help-reaching/2011)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gaudi-lab-help-reaching/2011 "2024-08-23T07:31:31Z")
Hey folks, would anyone get a phone number to reach Gaudi lab since it looks impossible to reach through the mailing !?? Thx --- ## [Biohacking 101 rebooted](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-rebooted/1056)
**Author:** [@Sarif](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Sarif)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-rebooted/1056 "2024-08-23T07:27:41Z")
Hi everyone I´m going to restart the biohacking self-learn course from https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-class-happening-now/474. If you are interested, feel free to join in. Course Material A fresh box wit… --- ## [Wanna bio engineer cat ears for myself, is this the place to do it?](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wanna-bio-engineer-cat-ears-for-myself-is-this-the-place-to-do-it/2010)
**Author:** [@eris](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/eris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wanna-bio-engineer-cat-ears-for-myself-is-this-the-place-to-do-it/2010 "2024-08-15T22:44:28Z")
Hi, One of my life goals is making or doing as much as possible to contribute to the accessibility of bio engineered implantable cat ears. i’m kinda just getting started with learning cellular biology but i know i’ll ke… --- ## [Layman in Ottawa](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/layman-in-ottawa/2006)
**Author:** [@OttawaToMontreal](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/OttawaToMontreal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/layman-in-ottawa/2006 "2024-07-23T20:40:29Z")
Hey there, I’m a security guard in Ottawa just getting his feet wet in this stuff! Right now I’m looking into DIY microscopy - ideally without a 3D printer, since my broke ass doesn’t have one. I’m looking into the Yoshi… --- ## [Open Hardware Summit Location](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-hardware-summit-location/2002)
**Author:** [@lee](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-hardware-summit-location/2002 "2024-07-17T17:34:04Z")
Hello folks! The Open Hardware Summit is looking for a 2025 location anywhere in the world. The event brings together Open Source Hardware creators working in a variety of mediums, form electronics, to biology, medical … --- ## [Mega-OSH meetup](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/mega-osh-meetup/1998)
**Author:** [@Hikinghack](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Hikinghack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/mega-osh-meetup/1998 "2024-07-12T21:56:34Z")
Howdy folks! Book your calendars for 4pm UTC august 20th! MEGA-OSH MEETUP Go to this Zoom link! We want to do a simple thing which is just have folks from a bunch of different open source and science communities meet… --- ## [Open fungi tech crowdfunding](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-fungi-tech-crowdfunding/1970)
**Author:** [@JoseLABVA](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/JoseLABVA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-fungi-tech-crowdfunding/1970 "2024-07-04T17:00:20Z")
Open technologies for the identification of local fungi for decentralized biofabrication The use of open technologies allows community laboratories to perform processes at a low cost. Being able to create an ecosystem o… --- ## [Applications Open: 2024 GOSH Ambassador Program!](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/applications-open-2024-gosh-ambassador-program/1959)
**Author:** [@briannaljohns](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/briannaljohns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/applications-open-2024-gosh-ambassador-program/1959 "2024-04-18T04:43:06Z")
The GOSH Community is excited to announce the inaugural call for applications for the GOSH Ambassador Program! This initiative seeks to empower and expand our community of researchers, educators, and practitioners passio… --- ## [Electronic Textile Camp 2024 (USA)](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/electronic-textile-camp-2024-usa/1956)
**Author:** [@Victoria](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Victoria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/electronic-textile-camp-2024-usa/1956 "2024-03-15T19:09:25Z")
Hi everyone! The 2024 Open Call for electronic textile camp is now live with applications due April 5th. electronic textile camp is an 8 day, artist-run residency for creative practitioners working at the intersection of… [Next page](https://forum.hackteria.org/c/kitchen/1.md?page=1)