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."
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Quadriplegic Stuns Crowd by Nailing National Anthem With an Instrument He Designed Himself
Dave Whalen has been paralyzed from the neck down since he was 18 – but he still enjoys serenading packed football stadiums and racing sailboats.
8th Grader Creates Website That Pairs Shelter Dogs With Compatible Owners- and it's Working
50% of pets in shelters are only there because they were paired with the wrong families - which is why this 13-year-old created a website to address that very issue.
Alzheimer's Patients Here Gain New Attitude on Life After Being Given Baby Dolls to Care For
"Cuddle Therapy" is the best way to alleviate stress and depression in dementia patients, and it cuts down on medication at these facilities where it is a daily practice.
Cheap 'Plant Pods' That Can Grow More Lettuce in a Room Than Half-Acre Plot May End Hunger
As a means of tackling food security, this company developed a cheap micro-garden that produces tons of nutritious food without needing to be watered every day.
Record-breaking Water Purifier Made of Paper Could Bring Clean Water to Desperate Areas
The researchers developed the device by revolutionizing an ancient technique that was first described by Aristotle more than 2,000 years ago.
Watch a Clever Man Rescue Endangered Puppy by Building a Drone in 6 Hours
This engineer believed that the pup's predicament was too dangerous for a human to intervene – so he turned to his technology skills.
These Cool New Shoes Are Made From Recycled Chewing Gum
The Amsterdam-based company is turning the city's second most common form of litter into a sustainable – and fashionable – new clothing option.
When Student Could Not Find His Calling, He Used Architecture to Build Some Stability for Refugees
As Scott Key was fretting over what he wanted to do with his life after college, he found the answer that he was searching for in an architecture magazine.
After 399 Rejections, Woman is Saving the Earth With BBQ Chips Made From Bugs
Don't judge a book by its cover – even if it involves saving the world by eating snacks made from insects.
After Grandmother Loses Ability to Speak, Man Uses Tech to Get Her Voice Back
Danny Weissberg couldn't bear the thought of his grandmother communicating without the sound of her own voice – so instead, he came up with a way for her to do just that.
When She Saw People Sleeping on the Dirt, She Delivered a Healthier Alternative
Thousands of people contract dangerous diseases from sleeping on dirt floors every night – which is why this Stanford student wanted to find a solution.
Facial Recognition System Helps Trace 3,000 Missing Children in 4 Days
Children's rights organizations are hoping that the technology will track down even more missing kids in the future.
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.
The Feminine Reason for African Girls Dropping Out, and An Engineer's Simple Solution
When she found girls dropping out of school in Uganda, an engineer designed a sweet solution for a lack of feminine hygiene.
Los Angeles is Painting Streets Grey in Bid to Fight Climate Change and Spur Cooler Summer
The reflective coating won't just create a cooler summer atmosphere in the city; the special street mixture will also help Los Angeles fight climate change.
Device That Translates 'Silent Speech' Could Revolutionize the Way People Communicate
MIT researchers have developed a computer interface that can transcribe words that the user verbalizes internally but does not actually speak aloud.
Volunteers Never Gave Up on Severely Injured Squirrel-Now in a Loving Home With Hot New Wheels
This little squirrel may not have had a chance at life if it weren't for these determined volunteers - now, she has a loving home and more mobility than ever.
Instead of Paper, These Sturdy, Biodegradable Plates Are Made From Leaves
Want to have an environmentally-friendly picnic? These disposable plates made out of leaves are waterproof, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced.
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.
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