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Nigerian Teen Builds Working Washer and Dryer From Bottle
InnovationMay 27

Nigerian Teen Builds Working Washer and Dryer From Bottle

A Nigerian teenager known online as Smartician created a fully functional miniature washer and dryer using just plastic bottles, cardboard, and basic motors. The young inventor recently won a scholarship for his impressive DIY creations.

Upworthy2 min read
Teen Invents Solar Cooler That Triples Food Freshness
InnovationMay 20

Teen Invents Solar Cooler That Triples Food Freshness

A 19-year-old from Chennai created a grid-free cooling system that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh three times longer without electricity. Her invention could help solve India's $14 billion annual food waste problem.

The Better India2 min read
Michigan Students Win $53K for World-Saving Inventions
InnovationApr 28

Michigan Students Win $53K for World-Saving Inventions

High school teams just won $53,000 in scholarships and grants for creating solutions to real-world problems, from hazardous environment robots to ocean-saving microplastic filters. Their innovations prove the next generation is ready to tackle humanity's biggest challenges.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Georgia Students Create Down Syndrome Onesie, Win Expo
InnovationMar 7

Georgia Students Create Down Syndrome Onesie, Win Expo

A middle schooler designed a onesie for infants with Down syndrome after watching her brother struggle with regular clothes. Her invention won top prize at Coweta County's Innovation Expo, where 60+ student teams pitched products to solve real problems.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Georgia Students Invent Pet Tracker and Makeup Robot
InnovationFeb 24

Georgia Students Invent Pet Tracker and Makeup Robot

Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read