Google Provides 25,000 Laptops To Syrian Refugees In Germany
Google knows that in this day and age, there's more to getting by in society than just basic necessities – that's why they're giving away 25,000 laptops.
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8 of the Best - and Latest - Innovations for Social Good
Hunting poachers, detecting early autism disorders, and preventing pedestrian deaths - these life-changing innovations are competing to win $600,000
Kenyan Schoolgirls Invent App to Stop Female Genital Mutilation
These girls were invited to a Google-backed tech competition in recognition of their groundbreaking app for Kenyans like them.
Swipe Right to Save a Species: Last Male White Rhino Takes to Tinder
Now you can help to save a species by looking for Sudan on Tinder: the last male white northern rhino on the planet.
Germans Switch on 'World's Largest Artificial Sun'
The Synlight facility in Germany can harness the power of the actual sun to create 10,000 times the amount of solar radiation.
Scientists May Soon Be Able to Give Transplant Patients 3D Artificial Hearts
If perfected, this silicone 3D printed heart could save thousands of wait-listed heart transplant patients in the future.
Solar-Powered, Weed-Killing Robots Could Save Farmers Billions of Dollars on Herbicides
Instead of charging farmers money for blindly spraying an entire crop field with herbicide, these autonomous robots are ready to disrupt a multi-billion dollar agrochemical industry.
Portals That Connect People From Different Countries Are Helping to 'Start World Peace'
There are over 30 of these portals all over the world, and they are already being hailed as a means of "changing lives" and "starting world peace."
Teen Cries With Joy When iPad Dressed in Cap and Gown Rolls Across Stage in Her Place
Cynthia Pettway was devastated to hear that she would not be able to walk across the graduation stage this week – but thankfully, the nurses had a grand idea.
This Portable 3D Printer Could Print Skin Over Wounds in Under 2 Minutes
The nifty little contraption works sort of like a dispenser for packing tape – but instead of tape, it's a fresh layer of tissue that will eliminate the need for skin grafts.
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."
Husband Wins Mother's Day With Incredibly Thoughtful Virtual Gift
A husband named Evan Digby really went above and beyond the call of duty for Mother's Day for his beloved wife.
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.
Airport Erupts in Cheers When Lucky Flight Delay Leads to Soldier Getting to Watch Birth of His Baby
When an emotional soldier got to watch the birth of his daughter on video chat, nearby passengers couldn't help but cheer for the lucky new father.
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 Impressive Masterpieces Were All Created by an 87-Year-old Using Microsoft Paint
These impressive artworks may look like they were created with traditional materials, but they were actually made by a grandmother using MS Paint.
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.
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.
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