Paralyzed Man's Brain Waves Get Turned Into Sentences on Computer, Scientists 'Thrilled' Beyond Words
University of California San Francisco researchers have successfully developed a 'speech neuroprosthesis' for paralysis.
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Student Invents Toilet That Converts Poop into Energy - And Pays in Digital Currency if You Help to Fill it!
At a South Korean university, a professor's invention of a composting toilet rewards 'contributors' with a digital token to buy lunch items.
Students Invent Soap That Saves Lives
An award-winning innovation by two African students could help reduce the devastating impact of the life-threatening disease malaria, which is spread relentlessly by infected mosquitoes. The young men have used indigenous herbs to create a soap that repels the deadly bugs.
Paramedics in the UK Have a New Teammate - a Robot That Does the CPR for Them
The gurney-mounted LUCAS-3 compression robot performs live-saving CPR in the UK, freeing up paramedic hands for other tasks.
Teen Invents Clever Fire Extinguisher to Save Your Home When You're Away - and He's Donating All the Profits
Arriving in the fire-prone region around San Francisco, Arul Mather promptly invented a fire activated stationary extinguisher to help.
20 Muslim Inventions that Shaped Our World
1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World is a new exhibition which began a tour of the UK this week at the Science Museum in Manchester.
These Homegrown Mushroom Hives Could Save Ireland's Bees
This mycelium and bamboo beehive can be grown at home to support the exclusive flourishing of native Irish black bees
Forget Harry Potter's Cloak, a Real-Life Invisibility Shield is Now Taking Orders
Invisibility Shield Co. in England is Kickstarter fundraising to create real invisibility shields that can hide people and other objects for fun.
Solar Panels Built From Waste Crops Can Make Energy Without Direct Light
The panels can bend, and be clamped onto any shape, or placed in between window glazing to generate electricity the way plants do.
Revolutionary Technology Neutralizes Radioactivity Around Chernobyl by 47% - Using Only the Processes of Earth
Swiss-based Exlterra reported spectacular results after one year of decontamination in the Chernobyl zone using its safe, novel technology.
Winner of 2021 Dyson Award Goes to First Ever Device to Monitor Glaucoma Symptoms From Home
HOPES, A device for pain-free, at-home eye pressure testing for glaucoma won the 2021 Dyson Award for breakthrough design.
One-of-a-Kind Racing Car Simulator Cheers Kids in Hospital
A generous gift is making life more enjoyable for children at UNC Children's Hospital. It's a video game built with the same materials as real race cars. The lime green racing simulator won't be found in any arcade; Mark Smith designed it specifically with patients like Dylan in mind.
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.
After 80 Rejections, Inventor, 84, Produces a Winner
An 84 year-old tinkerer has invented many useful items, but all were rejected by every company and investor, until now. A small company agreed to invest in a word game he came up with called "Dabble," which is now sold in 50 stores nationwide and won the 2011 Game of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine.
This Wristband Will Tell You When to Stop Drinking
This wearable alcohol monitor gives you a second-by-second read out of how much you're drinking and tells you when it's time to stop.
Robots Will 3-D Print a Bridge over Amsterdam Canal Using Molten Steel (WATCH)
Robots spewing molten metal will build their own tracks in mid-air as they spend two weeks crossing a canal, leaving a 24-foot bridge behind them.
Company Makes New Sneakers to Light Up When You're Close To A Pokemon
These shoes sync with the Pokemon GO app on your phone to search for the animated angels as you stroll-and light up for safety when you're near one.
This Machine Can Turn Your Food Waste Into Biofuel Gas For Cooking (WATCH)
This simple machine can turn your leftovers and yard waste into liquid fertilizer or clean cooking gas to use in a stove.
A Smarter Way to Stay Cool - Tiny, Smartphone-Controlled Air Conditioner
Its inventors raised $1.5M in three days to deliver this lightweight, smartphone-controlled air conditioner in time for the summer of 2017.
Man Invents Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Seat So You Don't Need to Turn on Lights
A fall led this man to invent a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat so you can safely navigate your bathroom at night, without having to turn on the lights.
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