Sawdust Reinvented into Super Sponge for Oil Spills
For oils spills in the Arctic, this modified saw dust is low-cost, environmentally-friendly, and can float or be collected despite rough or freezing waters.
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We Are One Step Closer to a Finger-Swipe Powered Phone
A tiny cost-effective nanogenerator was designed to charge your phone for more than a week, powered by your every finger swipe on the screen.
Scientists Are Turning Nuclear Waste into Super-Efficient Batteries
These recycled diamond super-batteries have a half life of 5,730 years – which is about the length of time that human civilization has existed.
Platypus Venom Could Hold Key to Diabetes Treatment
Researchers have recently discovered that the same glucose-regulating hormone in the platypus's gut is also found in its venom.
Student Invention Takes Aim at Thanksgiving Kitchen Fires, Wins $50K
Thanksgiving Day results in more home fires than any other, most of which are caused by cooking – that's why these teens invented the Fire Mitt.
Woman Hailed for Inventing Foldable Paper Bicycle Helmet
This paper 'honeycomb' EcoHelmet can be manufactured, carried, recycled, and distributed as easily as it can protect the wearer from injury.
In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years
The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes.
Carefully Worded Appeals Make People 300% More Generous, Says Study
Researchers found that tweaking the wording of fundraising appeals improved contribution rates by incredible margins – nonprofits, take note.
Gene Therapy Could Save Thousands of Dogs from Muscle-wasting Disease
Scientists have been struggling for years to find suitable treatments for genetic muscle diseases – but not any more thanks to this groundbreaking therapy.
3D Printed Organ-On-a-Chip May Replace Animal Testing
Since these chips can mimic the microarchitecture and functions of lungs, hearts, and intestines, they may eliminate the need for living subjects.
Flexible Bioglass Bandages Will Heal Injuries Like Never Before
This revolutionary material is flexible enough to fit on any curvature of the body while absorbing blood and regenerating the damaged tissues.
Brain Cancer Patient Given Months to Live Improves With Malaria Drug
26-year-old Lisa Rosendahl was given 12 months to live because of her aggressive brain cancer – until she was given a treatment for malaria instead.
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