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Aug 1, 2012 5:40 PM   Perfect for anyone who finds captive fish therapeutic but hates to clean their tank, a Japanese company has created this aquaponics system that connects a small vegetable garden to an aquarium filled with fish to recycle their poop. Besides providing a constant supply of H2O to the plants—perfect for people who forget to water—bacteria is used to decompose the fish waste and turn it into organic fertilizer for the vegetation. It doesn't mean the tank never has to be cleaned, but it should be infrequent enough even for lazy aquarium enthusiasts. A bright overhead lamp presumably provides enough light for the plants to flourish indoors, and custom-made versions of this setup will be available starting at around $3,800. Expensive, yes, but just think of all the money you'll be saving by avoiding the over-priced produce section at your supermarket. [DigInfo TV] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagna...

Jul 24, 2012 12:00 PM   Some projects go beyond Vise-Grips and duct tape. Sometimes the only thing that will get the job done is a fully equipped metalworking shop with a 32 square foot CNC machine. But those things cost a fortune, and who has room for one, anyway? TechShop does. This is Where the Magic Happens. These are our favorite temples of technology—secret spots where gadgets and culture converge. Welcome! Techshop is a group of workshops with tons of equipment, capable instructors, and a community of like-minded builders. On a given day in the shop, you'll find people restoring motorcycles, fabricating prototypes, making furniture, sandblasting salvaged metal—just about anything, really. Techshop was founded in 2006 by Jim Newton, an accomplished Battlebots gladiator and the former full-time Science Advisor on MythBusters. After debuting in Raleigh, NC, the company has expanded to San Francisco, Menlo Park, San Jose, and Detroit, with plans to open locations in Brooklyn,...