Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel

Your morning cup of joe might soon be able to wake up not just you – but your car too.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 May 41 Views

These Blobs May Be the Future of Plastic Water Bottles

This little glob of water is actually encompassed in an "edible water bottle".

By Tiffani Spengler

09 May 41 Views

Teen Invents Bra that Could Detect Breast Cancer

This 18-year-old's invention is still in the early stages of testing – but it could have the potential to save millions of lives.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 May 43 Views

8 of the Best - and Latest - Innovations for Social Good

Hunting poachers, detecting early autism disorders, and preventing pedestrian deaths - these life-changing innovations are competing to win $600,000

By Jeanne Goddard

01 May 44 Views

NASA Wants to Send Your Uplifting Message to Voyager 1, the Most Distant Spacecraft Ever

If you could say something inspiring to the most distant object ever made by man for its 40th birthday, what would you say to it?

By Tiffani Spengler

07 August 49 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 August 42 Views

'Bee Saving Paper' is an Ingenious Way to Save Hungry Pollinators Around the World

This biodegradable paper is like an "energy drink" for hungry bees - and it could help save the little pollinators if it is adopted by more companies.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 June 46 Views

Generator That Creates Electricity From Gravity Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy

The generator is capable of reaching up to 93% energy efficiency – which is a "game-changing" number in comparison to wind and solar energy.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 May 43 Views

Solar-Powered, Weed-Killing Robots Could Save Farmers Billions of Dollars on Herbicides

Instead of charging farmers money for blindly spraying an entire crop field with herbicide, these autonomous robots are ready to disrupt a multi-billion dollar agrochemical industry.

By Tiffani Spengler

25 May 43 Views

How a Tinder Hack Led to Thousands of Women Becoming Best Friends Around the World

Since Elva Carri found herself without any friends to join her for a night out on the town, her unconventional solution has led to more than 100,000 other friendships.

By Tiffani Spengler

19 May 52 Views

Portals That Connect People From Different Countries Are Helping to 'Start World Peace'

There are over 30 of these portals all over the world, and they are already being hailed as a means of "changing lives" and "starting world peace."

By Lorna Concepcion

22 May 42 Views

World's First Soccer Pitch at a Subway Stop Brings Joyful Exercise to Underserved People

Since the free soccer field is on top of the station, it makes the sport more accessible to low-income residents who can't afford to drive a car or pay field fees.

By Tiffani Spengler

16 May 43 Views

Aging Chefs Find a Way to Serve, Instead of Slaving on Their Feet for Long Hours

Instead of enduring the back-breaking pains of working in a stressful restaurant environment, professional chefs can now cook with you thanks to Cozymeal.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 May 48 Views

Student Proves We Can Grow Millions of Pounds of Food By Planting it on Top of Trash

This young lady may have just found the solution to food insecurity – and while it may not sound very appetizing, it's pretty ingenious.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 May 43 Views

This Portable 3D Printer Could Print Skin Over Wounds in Under 2 Minutes

The nifty little contraption works sort of like a dispenser for packing tape – but instead of tape, it's a fresh layer of tissue that will eliminate the need for skin grafts.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 May 60 Views