Virtual fences for cows. Projects for Raspberry Pi microcomputers. A teen invents a solution for cleaning up ocean plastic. Charging your cell phone with text messages. These and other awesome stories from March are rounded up here so you can get caught up quickly. Click through, and enjoy!
1. Teen invents device to clean giant ocean garbage patches
Credit: Boyan Slat
Teen invents device to clean giant ocean garbage patches: This was incredibly popular, I think because people love hearing about teens coming up with solutions for environmental problems and because there are so many problems with the design, and people love pointing out problems with designs.
2. First digital camera powered by sunlight and mechanical energy
Credit: Sun and Cloud
World's first digital camera to be powered by sunlight and wind-up renewable energy: Sun & Cloud is a digital camera the features built-in components for generating power with renewable energy, including solar and mechanical power.
3. 12 Plug-and-play home hydroponics systems
Credit: pgoings at Flickr
12 Plug-and-play home hydroponics systems: Everyone is interested in these easy solutions to growing plants in small spaces and without dirt.
4. The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights
Credit: Balázs Filczer via Yanko Design
The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights: We think the real interest in this story is the debate about whether it's awesome or ugly.
5. 10 environmental sensors that go along with you
10 environmental sensors that go along with you: These sensors are embedded in key chains, USB drives, watches and all sorts of portable forms.
6. 7 great Raspberry Pi YouTube tutorials
Credit: GijsbertPeijs
7 great Raspberry Pi YouTube tutorials: Everyone loves some pi, especially on Pi Day.
7. Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows?
Credit: Scott Bauer, USDA
Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows?: This article saw a lot of debate and commenting on different platforms. And no wonder. Pretty controversial stuff.
8. Send a text, charge your phone with solar power
Send a text, charge your phone with solar power: In Uganda, new gadget is being tested that could be the solution to the problem of access to electricity to charge cell phones - a solar-powered charging station that is activated by text message.
9. Improve your Wi-Fi signal using a soda can
Improve your Wi-Fi signal using a soda can: We all just love a DIY hack that gets us a better wi-fi signal! Especially when it involves soda cans.
10. Solar technology for farming and urban gardening
Credit: jessicareeder
Solar technology for farming and urban gardening: So many ways solar power can help us, from large ranches to backyard gardens. Fascinating!
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