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Teen Builds $40 Air Purifier, Teaches Delhi Students
VideosFeb 17

Teen Builds $40 Air Purifier, Teaches Delhi Students

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.

The Better India2 min read
Gary Zhao Sells 2,500 Dumplings Daily in Melbourne
SolutionsFeb 14

Gary Zhao Sells 2,500 Dumplings Daily in Melbourne

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.

SBS Australia3 min read
This $99 Tool Replaces Your Entire Toolbox (No Battery)
InnovationFeb 13

This $99 Tool Replaces Your Entire Toolbox (No Battery)

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.

New Atlas2 min read
Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home
Community HeroesFeb 8

Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home

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.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Indian Woman Turns Free Time Into Thriving Incense Business
SolutionsFeb 4

Indian Woman Turns Free Time Into Thriving Incense Business

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.

YourStory India2 min read
New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria
SolutionsFeb 4

New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria

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.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
DIY Balloon Circles Globe for Cost of Dinner Out
InnovationJan 31

DIY Balloon Circles Globe for Cost of Dinner Out

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.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
Cuttack Dad Turns Bicycle Into Motorcycle for His Son
VideosJan 30

Cuttack Dad Turns Bicycle Into Motorcycle for His Son

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.

The Better India2 min read
DIY Solar Boat Travels Hundreds of Miles to France
VideosJan 28

DIY Solar Boat Travels Hundreds of Miles to France

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.

CleanTechnica2 min read
83-Year-Old Restores Mold-Filled Hobbit House Solo
Community HeroesJan 25

83-Year-Old Restores Mold-Filled Hobbit House Solo

When most people reach 83, they're slowing down. Paul Johnson decided to single-handedly restore a moldy, abandoned round house that others had abandoned as hopeless.

Stuff NZ3 min read