We Might Be Able to Stop Tsunamis in Their Tracks by Firing Sound Waves
Being able to prevent tsunamis from hitting coastal cities with acoustic sound waves could save millions of lives.
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Scientists Build Battery on Single Sheet of Paper Powered by Bacteria
This paper-thin battery has the potential to save thousands of lives in remote, dangerous, or resource-limited areas.
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.
Indian Farmers Harness the Monsoon Waters to Overcome Drought
These farmers no longer need to struggle throughout the intense dry seasons because they have learned to harness monsoons to collect water.
Student Invents Biodegradable Packaging From Seagrass That Washes Up on Beaches
This seaweed packaging is entirely renewable and mold resistant– a natural alternative to ubiquitous plastic.
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.
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.
Website Transforms Donating to the Homeless - it's Personal and 10x Better
HandUp allows those battling homelessness to appeal directly to donors who can fund their particular needs like housing, transportation, and food.
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.
'Naked' Penguin is Warmer After This Special Wetsuit was Created
Adelie the penguin was too cold without her feathers to keep her warm - so specialists made her a sweet wetsuit to mimic her natural coat.
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.
Check Out These Kids Who Totally Kicked Butt in 2016
Some people might think 2016 has been a bad year, but these young trailblazers used their time to change the world in incredible ways.
"Spiking" Water Supply With Cleansing Agent Could Prevent Multitude of Diseases
This super protein may be able to stop outbreak-causing bacterial diseases that are transmittable through drinking water.
12-Year-old Creates First App to Help Alzheimer's Patients Keep Track of Things
Seeing her grandma's struggles with Alzheimer's, Emma Yang dreamed up a one-of-a-kind app that is ‘just what the doctor ordered' for dementia patients.
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.
Crafty Humans Saved Pup's Life By Making Him Special Feeding Chair
Eli's digestive system wouldn't let him process any food, leaving the pooch underweight – so his caregivers rolled up their sleeves and made him this chair.
Now You Can Learn a Language While You Wait For WiFi
The apps harness "micro-moments" of your life for learning – like when you're waiting for your social media pages to load.
The 10 Most Fascinating Science Stories of 2017 - An Exciting Time to Be Alive
From turning air pollution into diamonds, to curing baldness - here are the ten most wonderful articles and breakthroughs from 2017.
Star Wars-Inspired Bionic Hand Allows Amputee to Play the Piano For First Time in 5 Years
"It's completely mind-blowing," said the musician. "I never thought we'd be able to do this."
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