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Gaming handheld maker Anbernic just opened a repair parts store so customers can fix broken devices instead of throwing them away. Parts range from $3 rubber pads to $236 motherboards, making affordable gaming even more sustainable.
Someone built an electric Honda CRX years before EVs went mainstream, and it recently turned up rusting in a California junkyard. The homemade conversion shows how dedicated enthusiasts believed in electric cars long before the rest of us caught on.
An engineer's homemade underwater camera revealed something scientists had never witnessed: two sperm whales communicating in the deep ocean. The breakthrough proves you don't need expensive equipment to make world-changing discoveries.
When Vicky Maddox had to quit her job to care for her mom with Alzheimer's, she left behind an unfinished home extension and a family living apart. A dozen volunteers from the construction charity she once helped traveled across England to transform her house in just 13 days.
A wildlife carer in Charleville, Queensland launched her own bounty program to protect native species from invasive Indian myna birds. Her DIY conservation effort has removed more than 80 birds and inspired neighboring communities to take action.
Amateur radio enthusiasts are launching tiny balloons that circle the stratosphere for months, tracking them worldwide for less than $100. A Nobel Prize winner's technology makes it possible to follow these pico balloons as they travel the globe without satellites.
A self-taught builder just proved you don't need to be rich or an expert to travel sustainably. He sailed his homemade solar-powered boat hundreds of miles to France without spending a dime on fuel.
A maker transformed a quirky three-wheeled electric vehicle into a rail-riding machine that's opening up forgotten corners of America's abandoned railway lines. After a crash taught him valuable lessons, his upgraded creation is now exploring remote wilderness areas most people will never see.
When Australia's largest literary festival collapsed amid controversy, the writing community didn't wait for permission. Five weeks later, they built their own grassroots celebration of stories and free speech.
As print subscriptions decline, a Japanese newspaper is giving its printing presses new life by sharing them with independent magazine creators. The move supports a thriving zine community that's drawing thousands to Tokyo fairs.
A mom in the Bronx just plugged a $400 solar panel into her wall outlet and started generating her own power. Now lawmakers in 27 states want to make these game-changing balcony systems legal for everyone.
A simple homemade bird water station can save struggling sparrows during peak summer heat. This easy family project turns daily care into a lesson in kindness.
A Chinese engineering creator just built a massive remote-controlled robot arm weighing over 5 tons. Fan Shisan's latest DIY project showcases impressive mechanical skills and creative problem-solving.
A DIY Nashville artist is racing to break a world record by performing in all 50 states in just 30 days, beating the current 49-day record. Nordista Freeze is more than halfway through his whirlwind tour, connecting communities through live music one small venue at a time.
Real estate agents Alistair Brown and Rita Herceg turned a ridgeline site on remote Kawau Island into a stunning 100m² retreat, managing helicopter lifts and DIY finishes when budgets ran tight. Their perseverance created a tranquil haven that exceeded their wildest expectations.
Americans are installing cheap DIY solar panels on their balconies and backyards to slash electricity bills by up to 20%. Following Utah's trailblazing legislation, 28 states are now drafting laws to make these $2,000 systems easier to install without utility red tape.
A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
A new manual ratchet system combines screwdriver and socket functions into one compact tool that never needs charging. The FixBuddy Ratchet comes with over 40 interchangeable bits and a pivoting head designed to end mid-project frustration.
A group of makers converted an old VW Polo into a working electric vehicle using parts from different manufacturers and a Raspberry Pi computer to make them communicate. Their Open Vehicle Control System breaks the vendor lock-in common in modern cars.
Dan Turner spent 16 months sailing solo around the world in a 5.8-meter yacht he built himself, finishing second in a global race. Now he's home in Adelaide, ready to inspire the next generation of sailors.
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