Homebound Veterans Get Virtual Reality Visits to WWII Memorials in DC
If a veteran is unfit for travel due to age or disability, this nonprofit comes to their bedside and allows them to visit the WWII memorial one last time.
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iPad Game Is Surprisingly Effective in Treating Children with Lazy Eye
Because so many American children have lazy eye, this research team came up with an iPad app that had surprisingly successful results.
Teen Hailed for Creating Sprinkler That Only Waters Grass When Needed
15-year-old Sabiqul Hoque has just created the first 'smart sprinkler' that will hopefully keep gardeners and farmers from wasting water.
World's First Emissions-Free Passenger Train is Finally Unveiled
This hydrogen-run German train is the first of its kind that will only give off steam and condensed air instead of harmful fossil fuels emissions.
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.
Free Short Stories Offered at Train Station Vending Machines
Next time you're awaiting a train by scrolling through your Twitter feed, imagine if you could print out a free short story instead.
13-Year-old Receives Google Science Prize for Ingenious Medical Solution
This 7th grader has become the youngest person to ever receive the international award thanks to her remarkably simple invention.
Shimmering Leaves in Paris are Actually Tiny Wind Turbines
These metal trees popping up around Paris may be small – but they're powerful examples of functioning urban sustainability.
Watch Mind Boggling Set of Optical Illusion Sculptures in Action
These sculptures are carefully designed to boggle the mind – as long as they're viewed from the correct angle.
Supercars That Assemble Like IKEA Furniture Will Deliver Aid All Over Africa
The Ox only requires a bit more assembly than the bookcase in your home – except it can also carry tons of weight and cross treacherous African terrain.
Kenyan Schoolgirls Invent App to Stop Female Genital Mutilation
These girls were invited to a Google-backed tech competition in recognition of their groundbreaking app for Kenyans like them.
Germans Switch on 'World's Largest Artificial Sun'
The Synlight facility in Germany can harness the power of the actual sun to create 10,000 times the amount of solar radiation.
Instead of Plane Making Emergency Landing, Engineer Fixes Medical Device Using Only a Pen
The resourceful student credits his ingenious rescue to a freshman year engineering class that he had always "loathed."
He Has Created a Single-Use Bottle That Fully Decomposes in 3 Weeks, and All Profits to Charity
Not only is the bottle sustainably made out of biodegradable materials, but 100% of the profits generated by the water sales will be donated to Water For Africa.
Cameroon Girl Shatters Engineering Gender Gap, Now Employs Thousands of Women to Erect Healthier Buildings
Despite construction being a career for "men-only", one woman fought her way to the top so she could pave the way for others and make her country healthier in the process.
Girls Discover New Interest in STEM Thanks to Bracelets That Have Built-in Games
Makeda Ricketts was heartbroken to see her little sister being discouraged from pursuing STEM education – so she created an ingenious solution for girls around the world undergoing the same struggle.
NASA Engineer Saves Passenger Jet From Disaster When He Spots Malfunction From Window Seat
This commercial flight could have gone much worse if it had not been for an attentive NASA engineer who loves window seats on planes.
Devoted Husband Designs 'Tank Wheelchair' For Wife So She Won't Miss Out On Family Activities
Brad Soden doesn't even have any engineering experience, training, or degree - he was simply determined to make sure that his wife could be included on family excursions.
Uber Driver Stumbles Into Gift of New Hands For His 11-Year-old Daughter After Picking Up Engineering Student
This young girl has been given a hand-up in life thanks to an Uber passenger striking up a conversation with his driver.
Device Can Repel Sharks By Creating an Electric Field Around Wearer
Surfers and swimmers can now breath easily thanks to a new wearable gadget that has finally been proven to deter great white sharks from attacking.
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