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How SPB's Voice Brought Joy to 50,000 Songs Across 5 Decades
Community Heroes2h ago

How SPB's Voice Brought Joy to 50,000 Songs Across 5 Decades

A self-taught engineer from South India became one of the most beloved playback singers in film history, recording tens of thousands of songs that still resonate with millions. His 80th birthday this week sparks celebrations of a legacy built on talent, humility, and pure heart.

The Hindu2 min read
Team Builds Electric Car from Mismatched Parts Using $50 PC
InnovationMay 18

Team Builds Electric Car from Mismatched Parts Using $50 PC

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Gen Z birdwatchers surge 1,000% since 2018 in Britain
Global NewsMay 9

Gen Z birdwatchers surge 1,000% since 2018 in Britain

More than 700,000 young Brits now regularly watch birds, up from just 61,000 eight years ago. The RSPB says birdwatching is now Gen Z's second fastest-growing hobby.

BBC Science2 min read
Auckland Cafe Sells 700 Lamingtons a Week for 8 Years
Acts of KindnessMay 5

Auckland Cafe Sells 700 Lamingtons a Week for 8 Years

A raspberry lamington at an Auckland cafe has become so beloved that customers buy 700 every week, making it one of only two dishes to appear on the city's Iconic Eats list all six years running. The pink treats still sell out daily despite doubling production.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Surrey's Blue Tits Top Local Bird Count Despite National Trend
Planet WinsApr 14

Surrey's Blue Tits Top Local Bird Count Despite National Trend

Surrey birdwatchers spotted more blue tits than any other species this year, breaking from the national pattern where house sparrows dominated. The annual survey also brings helpful tips for keeping backyard birds healthy through summer.

BBC Science2 min read
Robot Hand Picks Up Potato Chips Without Breaking Them
VideosMar 10

Robot Hand Picks Up Potato Chips Without Breaking Them

Scientists created robotic fingers so gentle they can grip a raspberry or potato chip without crushing it. The breakthrough could transform everything from grocery handling to surgery.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read