Ok, so we’re a little early, but it’s not too soon to prepare for pre-Halloween weekend fun. If you’ve been preoccupied with exams and homework, chances are you haven’t had time to put together a costume yet. Not to fear - print out a Star Wars mask and you’re good to go. Or how about some anatomically correct bone socks? Check out these fun Halloween chemistry projects and learn how to make your own fake blood or dry ice.

The do-it-yourself technology gurus at Make magazine have plenty of photos to inspire amazing costumes, technologically advanced pumpkins, and disgusting food presentation ideas.

If you are feeling especially ambitious, skip the boring jack-o-lantern carving and build a radio-controlled robotic pumpkin (pictured left).