7-Year-old Applies For Job at Google, Gets Letter Back From CEO
Chloe Bridgewater was delighted to find that her 'application' to Google was answered by none other than the company CEO Sundar Pichai.
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This Device Can Save Thousands of People From Bleeding Out
The XSTAT injector is in its final stages of FDA approval and it has the ability to save thousands of lives from blood loss.
All New York City Subway Stations Now Have Free Public Wifi
Having free public Wifi available in all 279 stations will work wonders in connecting public safety and NYC emergency service workers.
Google Maps Can Now Tell You Which Businesses are Wheelchair Accessible
People are celebrating over a new Google Maps app update that indicates whether a building is wheelchair-accessible or not.
Drones Offer Groundbreaking New Protection for Wandering Elephants
Frustrated farmers have historically lashed out against elephants wandering into their crop fields – but now this team of drones can minimize the conflict.
We Are One Step Closer to a Finger-Swipe Powered Phone
A tiny cost-effective nanogenerator was designed to charge your phone for more than a week, powered by your every finger swipe on the screen.
Homebound Veterans Get Virtual Reality Visits to WWII Memorials in DC
If a veteran is unfit for travel due to age or disability, this nonprofit comes to their bedside and allows them to visit the WWII memorial one last time.
iPad Game Is Surprisingly Effective in Treating Children with Lazy Eye
Because so many American children have lazy eye, this research team came up with an iPad app that had surprisingly successful results.
Teen Hailed for Creating Sprinkler That Only Waters Grass When Needed
15-year-old Sabiqul Hoque has just created the first 'smart sprinkler' that will hopefully keep gardeners and farmers from wasting water.
3D Printed Organ-On-a-Chip May Replace Animal Testing
Since these chips can mimic the microarchitecture and functions of lungs, hearts, and intestines, they may eliminate the need for living subjects.
Flexible Bioglass Bandages Will Heal Injuries Like Never Before
This revolutionary material is flexible enough to fit on any curvature of the body while absorbing blood and regenerating the damaged tissues.
Watch Avalanche Airbag Save Snowboarder's Life
This snowboarder was totally helpless to escape the crumbling snow around him – but thanks to a safety device on his back, he emerged unharmed.
Shimmering Leaves in Paris are Actually Tiny Wind Turbines
These metal trees popping up around Paris may be small – but they're powerful examples of functioning urban sustainability.
Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump's Team of Advisories
The Tesla CEO has joined an advisory team for President-elect Donald Trump, who held a conference with a dozen tech giants about issues like jobs and infrastructure.
Butt Dial Foils Restaurant Robbery
Robert Bourne and David Grigsby could have pulled off the perfect crime if it hadn't been for the traitorous cell phone in their pocket.
12-Year-old Creates First App to Help Alzheimer's Patients Keep Track of Things
Seeing her grandma's struggles with Alzheimer's, Emma Yang dreamed up a one-of-a-kind app that is ‘just what the doctor ordered' for dementia patients.
Now You Can Learn a Language While You Wait For WiFi
The apps harness "micro-moments" of your life for learning – like when you're waiting for your social media pages to load.
6,000 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued Thanks to Ashton Kutcher's Organization
It's no longer strangers in white vans that we have to worry about – it's faceless people over the internet that Ashton Kutcher's team are hunting down.
You Can Now Get a Daily Dose of App-iness From the Dalai Lama on Your Phone
Anyone who has a thirst for the Dalai Lama's wisdom and guidance can now download his iPhone app that is entirely dedicated to his teachings.
Star Wars-Inspired Bionic Hand Allows Amputee to Play the Piano For First Time in 5 Years
"It's completely mind-blowing," said the musician. "I never thought we'd be able to do this."
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