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A new home battery system lets homeowners add energy storage to their existing solar panels without replacing expensive equipment, and many can install it themselves. The plug-in approach could make clean energy storage accessible to millions more households.
Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau is taking DIY to a whole new level at the Masters, playing with a 5-iron he designed and 3D-printed himself. The "Mad Scientist" of golf just proved that innovation knows no limits.
A creator just open-sourced a graphics card that brings beautiful electroluminescent displays back to life. The design could help hobbyists and makers finally use these captivating glowing screens in their own projects.
Indian researchers discovered a simple plastic bag method that grows 1-2 kg of organic mushrooms in your kitchen for under $2.50. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University found this technique produces 40% more mushrooms than traditional methods while boosting vitamin D by 30%.
Rocky Kataria didn't let the lack of a fancy vehicle stop his dream journey. He converted a tractor into a mobile home and drove it from Haryana all the way to the Himalayan heights of Ladakh.
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.
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.
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.
After fire destroyed a girls' dormitory in February 2025, AngloGold Ashanti broke ground on a modern 400-bed replacement that will give students at T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School a safe new home. The two-story facility in Fomena, Ghana will be ready in just 12 months.
Chemical-filled Holi colors can irritate skin and eyes for days. A simple kitchen recipe lets you celebrate India's festival of colors safely using beetroot, spinach, and turmeric.
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.
When air pollution threatened his city, 17-year-old Aarkin Soni grabbed a cardboard box and changed the game. Now he's teaching government school kids to build their own clean air solutions for just ₹2,500.
Disappointed by Australia's dumpling scene, Chinese immigrant Gary Zhao opened his own restaurant in Melbourne and now sells thousands daily. His DIY dumpling workshops are bringing people from all cultures together to learn an ancient tradition.
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 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.
Nafiza Banu transformed idle hours between household chores into a home-based incense and diya business that now supports her entire family. What started as a village training program has become a steady source of income for her community in rural Mahoba.
Religious and government leaders will launch Minaret University in Osun State this week, marking a milestone in interfaith education. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's new institution welcomed Nigeria's sultan, a traditional king, and the state governor for its historic first day.
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 mechanic in Cuttack spent 45 days building his son a motorcycle from scrap parts after he couldn't afford to buy one. The pedal-powered bike turned an old bicycle into a little boy's dream come true.
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.
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