Machine Recycles Plastic Bottles into 3D Printer Filament-And the Design was Released, Instead of Patented
The Polyformer machine solves 2 problems-turning plastic bottles into low-cost filament for 3D printing-and the design is Open Source.
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14-yo Crowned 'America's Top Young Scientist' for Headphones That Treat Ear Infections With Blue Light
A San Diego 14-year-old was named the grand prize winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her headphones that treat ear infections.
Boy Struggling at School is Now a Math Genius After His Mom Taught Him to Use An ABACUS-May Help Today's Kids
Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship at international beverage firm Diageo and said he reckons his teachers would be shocked.
Returning the Love, Frat Brothers Pay Off Mortgage For Their House Cook 30 Years Later
Phi Gamma Delta brothers at Louisiana State University paid off the mortgage for their former house cook Jessie Hamilton.
A Homemade Bumper Sticker Saved a Stranger's Life After She Asked the Universe For 'a Sign'
College student Brooke Lacey's bumper sticker has saved a suicidal persons life. Here's that story from New Zealand. It's inspiring.
Retired Kindergarten Teacher's Class Return a Decade Later to Surprise Her on Graduation Day: 'A teacher's dream!'
When it came time that the final batch of Kindergarteners were all ready to graduate, they thought they'd pay TikToky visit to Mrs. Hamilton.
Audubon Society Enjoys Huge "Tern-Around" in the Puffin and Tern Populations of Maine
The project was the first one in history that restored a seabird to an offshore island where it had been extirpated by humans.
People Who Play Music While Studying More Likely to Have Higher GPA, Says New Poll
If you listen to music while studying you're more likely to have earned a higher GPA, according to a new poll of Americans.
Majority of Teachers and Parents Want More of This to Increase Student Engagement in Classrooms
A poll of teachers and parents showed they wanted more hands-on learning, especially in groups, in elementary and middle schools
World's Largest Dance Marathon Busts a Record Move Raising $15M for Childhood Cancer
Students at Penn State University have raised a whopping $15 million during their annual 46-hour ‘no sleeping or sitting' dance marathon.
Best Childhood Memories Include School Trips, So Hyundai is Funding Excursions for 25,000 Students-Apply Today
Hyundai launched its "Great British School Trip" program last week-to provide 25,000 school children, aged seven to 14, with free excursions.
Children Do Much Better in Math When Music is Added to the Lesson: New Study
A new study explored the causal role that music engagement has on student achievement in mathematics—and they found a significant benefit.
Students Craft Stellar Resumes for Long-term Shelter Dogs-and 6 of the Pups Were Already Adopted (VIDEO)
When school teachers partnered with an Albuquerque animal shelter, the results were a Win-Win for students and dogs waiting to be adopted.
Detroit Students Build a House-Then Deliver it By Truck For Low Income Housing
The program, which includes working alongside tradesmen, prepares the students for their own careers in construction and carpentry
Precocious Child Identifies Japanese Wolf Specimen Amid Museum Collection, Encouraged to Publish Scientific Paper
When Hinako Komori saw the bushy-tailed specimen collecting dust, she was sure it was a Japanese wolf, as she was always fascinated by it.
New York Medical School Surprises Students with Free Tuition in Perpetuity After $1Billion Gift-WATCH
The investment house manager left a portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway stock and told his wife to do what she thought was best with the money.
Basketball Team Has Only 1 Cheerleader So Opposing Squad Learns Her Routine and Joins Her
When the rest of her squad couldn't make the big game, Tori Adams was left to cheer all by herself – until the other team's cheerleaders joined in.
An IV Bag for Disasters That Doesn't Need Gravity Scoops Up 2023 James Dyson Award for International Effort
"This slowly deflates, pressurizing the drip into the patient, leaving medics free to perform other life-saving work."
12-year-old Develops Fire Detection System That Wins Her $25,000 and Top Junior Scientist Award
In the summer of 2022, a fire destroyed a restaurant behind Shanya's house that inspired her to create a better home fire-detection system.
University Creates 2-Year Debt-Free College Degree to Help Underserved Students
Graduates of the facility can then continue their path to a bachelor's degree for a flat rate of $10,000, a quarter of the current tuition.
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