We May Soon Be Able to Build Houses Out of the Byproducts From Our Bathroom Breaks
Researchers have come up with a creative – albeit interesting – method of saving the planet with the contents being flushed down your toilet.
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Human Appetite Suppressant Shown to Also Work on Mosquitos - and It Could Make Them Safer for Everyone
Researchers have discovered a way to make mosquitos feel more satisfied - and it could prevent thousands of infections around the world.
Instead of Importing Raw Plastic, Architects Create Stylish Chair Made From Locally Discarded Fishing Gear
The chair is made out of recycled materials that were all sourced from fishing companies within a 12-mile radius of the architectural studio.
Immigrant Endures Misery, But Stays Positive Until a Brilliant Idea Unlocks the American Dream
RRobbie Cabral endured years of misery searching for the American dream, but that's what ultimately led him to success, and a brilliant idea—Benjilock.
Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad's Strange Eating Habits
After she watched her father eat olive pits, this Turkish scientist has created an ingenious biodegradable alternative to plastic.
Swiss Company to Get CO2 Out of the Atmosphere and Into Sparkling Water
You may soon be able to help the planet by drinking sparkling water that is made with recycled carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Scientists Develop New Houseplant That Cleanses Your Home of the Worst Chemicals in the Air
This brand new houseplant goes one step beyond air filters by cleansing the air of common chemicals such as benzene, chloroform, and formaldehyde.
New 4-Legged Concept Car Could Change the Game for Emergency Rescue and Handicap Transportation
This "highly dextrous" Hyundai electric robotic rescue vehicle could transform the way emergency responders travel and ‘elevate' in natural disasters.
15-Year-old Creates Simple, Revolutionary Device That Can Generate Electricity From Rainwater
The ninth grader hopes that the gadget will bring free energy to millions of homes that don't have access to an electrical grid.
Watch Ex-NASA Engineer Design Glitter Bomb Trap as Revenge for Thieves Stealing His Packages
An ex-NASA engineer took it upon himself to teach local package thieves a lesson that they will not soon forget.
Two Hours After Being Trained, Rescuers Save Drowning Skier From Frozen Lake Using Handy Local Invention
An ingenious rescue device recently helped to save the life of a skier who fell through a frozen lake earlier this month.
Inexpensive New 'Virtual Fence' Dramatically Reduces Rates of Road Kill in Australia
This may be one of the most promising initiatives to prevent animals from being harmed by highway traffic and passing cars.
One Cat's Obsession With Hunting Birds Leads to Invention That Has Saved Hundreds of Thousands
One woman love of both cats and birds led to a "highly-effective" solution for household felines hunting down backyard birds.
'It's Not Quite the Ant-Man Suit' But Researchers Discover How to Shrink Objects to 1000th Their Original Size
"There are all kinds of things you can do with this," says the researcher, adding that the technology "could open up frontiers we can't yet imagine."
Disabled Workers Can Fulfill Their Love of Catering by Controlling Restaurant Robots From Home
This robot café could offer a creative new avenue of income and social interaction to disabled people who can no longer work in a restaurant setting.
Scientists Develop Molecule That Can Finally Help Stop Arthritis From Wearing Down Joints
Though we have drugs that can alleviate arthritis-related pain, we don't currently have any treatments for reversing the joint deterioration.
Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve
A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.
New Microbe Destroys Chemical Pollutant in Groundwater
Scientists have discovered a microbe that interacts with a hazardous industrial chemical in tainted groundwater rendering it biodegradable.
Company Harvests Tons of Crops, Saving it from Waste to Give it Away
After hearing the shocking figure that up to 40 percent of produce goes to waste in the fields, Christy Porter founded Hidden Harvest an organization that employs the working poor to rescue farmers' leftover produce to feed the hungry.
Miracle Plant Could Solve Several of the World's Greatest Problems, Including Global Warming
A weed called Kenaf can sequester huge amounts of carbon permanently while lifting villagers out of poverty by providing both protein-rich food and super-insulated building materials. A retired building contractor is working with the fast-growing, carbon-sucking plant that can grow 14 feet in a single year.
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