New Solution to Ridding Oceans of Microplastics Uses Acoustic Waves
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember researchers have found that acoustic wave could be one solution for helping clean up microplastics from the world's oceans.
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Youth Hailed for Providing Renewable Energy to 10,000 People Without Using Battery, Wind, Sun, or Water
A young man in Sierra Leone has won international prizes for his innovation in energy, with kinetic-electricity creating light for 10,000
Toronto is Replacing Air Conditioners With Deep Lake Water to Cool Hundreds of Buildings
Toronto's deep lake water cooling system is the world's largest, and it saves 90,000 megawatt hours of A/C power per year.
World's First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Replace 40K Diesel Truck Trips
The Yara Birkeland embarked on its maiden voyage, the world's first self-driving fully electric container ship.
Washington, DC Sewage Plant Spins Human Sewage into Fertilizer Gold
Operating the world's largest advanced treatment plant, D.C. Water creates high-quality fertilizer, and energy from the capital's crap.
Airless Tires: These Puncture-Proof Michelin Marvels Are Even Made From 47% Recycled Resources
Tire giant Michelin is coming close to perfecting their design for an airless, puncture proof tire that will cut down on tire waste.
Students Build Solar-Powered Pop-Up Van For Touring in a Brilliant Mobile Home That Has Zero Emissions
Students from Eindhoven University built a solar powered mobile home on wheels called Stella Vita and drove it 1800 miles on only sun.
Futuristic Ship Design is Game Changer For Humanitarian Airlifts
From the 'Hindenburg' to a humanitarian ship capable of eco-friendly relief drops, rescues, and turning into an instant floating hospital.
Couple Plans Unusual Honeymoon Taking Strangers to Breakfast Across America
This July, after an Oregon couple walk down the aisle, they will hit the open road on a unique journey from Portland, Ore., to Portland, Maine, taking a leap of faith with dozens of people they've never met. The leap? The new bride and groom will sit down to breakfast with strangers across America and select 50 of those breakfasts to highlight in a book, Breakfast with Strangers: 50 Meals across America.
Young Scientists Take Inventions To White House To Wow President -LOOK
If you're ever in doubt about the state of our future, just remember these young geniuses impressing the President of the United States.
MIT Bringing Learning to Anyone With a Cell Phone
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has taken its revolutionary OpenCourseWare initiative, launched 10 years ago, to another level. Moving beyond the web, the new initiative extends higher education to anyone with a mobile phone. With initial funding from Google, the MIT Center for Mobile Learning was launched yesterday.
Coke Vending Machines Collect Donations in Japan for Red Cross
If only charitable giving was as easy as buying a Coke at a vending machine. Well, now it is—at least in Japan. A Coca-Cola bottling company in Japan and the country's Red Cross have joined together to enable people to make donations by putting money into a vending machine.
Innovative IPO Raises Million for Homeless
A new homeless shelter in San Francisco is using an innovative IPO program to raise money. Homeward Bound of Marin raised over one million dollars by creating the world's first nonprofit IPO (Immediate Public Offering) at $32.00 per share. The offering has attracted over 31,000 shareholders including Warren Buffet, who bought the first share.
Tesla Autopilot Feature Saves Sick Driver's Life
When a Missouri lawyer was suddenly plagued by a pulmonary embolism while driving, his brand-new Tesla Model X saved the day.
Teens Develop Revolutionary App That Will Teach Blind Children Braille
Did you know only 10% of blind people under the age of 18 could read braille? Well neither did these kids, which is why they made this one-of-a-kind app.
'Cool' Clothing Breakthrough Could Slash Emissions by Making You Cooler
This wearable material with its cooling design could replace inefficient air conditioners, helping the planet and keeping you looking cool.
Home Depot Workers Use Building Skills to Help Sick Baby Walk
Silas's mother didn't know how to find her disabled son a walker after he'd outgrown every model on the market – so these employees simply made their own.
Sleek 3-Wheeled Car to Get 84 mpg and Sell for Just $6,800-Meet the Elio
More than 50,000 people have already signed up to buy this U.S.-built car designed to save money at the gas pump while providing a safe, comfortable ride.
Let the Sunshine In: New Sunscreen Compound Protects Cells From UVA Damage
This UK discovery blocks cancer-causing UVA radiation by working inside skin cells, preventing damage by gripping the cells in a protective shield.
Young Entrepreneur's Simple Button Keeps People With Dementia From Wandering Off
After watching her mom care for people with dementia, she was inspired to create a simple device that would keep people safe-and her mom, less worried.
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