When Grandma With Alzheimer's Can't Do Her Puzzles, Teen Comes Up With Perfect Solution
John Frates couldn't stand seeing his grandma fail at word searches because of her dementia – so he created his own puzzles instead.
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LED Lights Can Now Broadcast Internet That is Faster and More Secure Than WiFi
The world's largest lighting company has just become the first manufacturer to produce LiFi fixtures on a larger scale.
This Collapsible, Self-Cleaning Steel Straw Could Finally Spell the End of Disposable Plastic Alternatives
Since the straw's crowdfunding campaign was launched earlier this week, it has already raised almost twice its original goal.
Planning a Lovely Wedding? Now You Can Save a Family Farm at the Same Time
"We're really excited about bringing this millennial revenue into rural America and that is a very sustainable action," says the Dartmouth student.
Device That Generates Cheap Energy Continues to Delight, Stump Scientists [Updated]
Italian inventor Andrea Rossi and Emeritus Professor Dr. Sergio Focardi have worked together for two years to bring the first iteration of a new cheap energy source to the public. Referred to as Low Energy Nuclear Reaction, this operation produces sustainable energy with no nuclear radiation, dangerous chemicals or pollution.
Device That Draws Water From the Driest Desert Air Could Bring Hydration to Needy Regions
If successfully scaled up in capacity, the technology could help drought-stricken areas like southern California.
This Backpack Could Guarantee Your Survival in Case of Any Emergency
Most emergency kits are composed of cheap, disposable products that won't do you much good... That's why these engineers designed the SEVENTY2.
Sick of Banks? Man Opens His Own: The Wild Success of "Bank On Dave"
When banks stopped lending money in 2008, David Fishwick decided to create his own bank - the "Bank of Dave" - and customers lined up around the block.
Ultrasound Imaging Finally Gets an Upgrade As Scientists Improve the Quality by 10x
According to the researchers, this is the first time that ultrasound technology has been improved in more than sixty years.
Wearable Cooling and Heating Patch Could Be Your Body's New Personal Thermostat
Are you always hot in the summer or cold in the winter? This 2-inch device may soon warm you up and cool you down without resulting in a hefty utility bill.
Lyft to Have Fully Autonomous Fleet of Self-Driving Cars by 2021
There's a surprising amount of environmental and economic benefits that comes from ditching human drivers from the transportation service.
Smartphone Microscope Will Let Kids Easily Explore Microbiology
This 3D-printed smartphone attachment will allow kids and students to learn about microbiology in a way that has never been available before.
One Giant Leap for Mankind; Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2019
From generating clean renewable electricity all over the world to exploring the cosmic space beyond—science has made some great strides in 2019.
Metal Surfaces Can Now Be Instant Bacteria Killers, Thanks to New Laser Treatment Technique
Researchers from Pursue University have come up with a simple method of turning everyday metal surfaces into bacteria-killers.
"See-Through" Trucks Will Allow Drivers to See the Highway Ahead
Samsung has developed a new technology called the Safety Truck, which gives the illusion of transparency and gives drivers a peak at the road ahead.
Blind Man Develops Smart Cane That Uses Google Maps and Sensors to Identify One's Surroundings
The walking stick has finally been given a modern makeover thanks to some Turkish engineers who developed a smart cane for the blind.
When Squeaky Floors Kept Waking Up Newborn Baby, Exhausted Dad Invented Solution for Sleepy Parents Everywhere
A sleep-deprived dad has invented an ingenious product to keep people's floors from squeaking – and it has already helped thousands of people.
After Watching Brother Give Up on Gardening, Man Designs Tabletop Gardens for People in Wheelchairs
These tabletop gardens by T&L Group have been specially designed for people in wheelchairs who can't handle the physical demands of typical gardening.
Fire Extinguisher of the Future is ALL About That Bass
A pair of engineering students from George Mason University are putting out fires by literally "dropping the bass" on blazes, snuffing them out with low-frequency sounds .
20-Year-old Soldier Saves Driver's Life Using a Hoodie and a Ballpoint Pen
Army Sergeant Trey Troney was in the right place at the right time with just the right tools to save a driver's life after a car accident last month.
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