America's First Delivery By Drone Drops Medical Supplies On Rural Health Clinic
A drone has made the first government-approved delivery in the U.S., dropping off 10 pounds of medical supplies at a rural clinic in Virginia.
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New Invention Bears the Brunt of Earthquakes By Using Good Vibrations
A new vibrating barrier can absorb most of an earthquake's energy and send it harmlessly away from older buildings so they don't collapse on people inside.
Teen's Device to Clear Plastic Garbage from Oceans is Almost Ready
Remember the teen who unveiled an ambitious plan to clean up the plastic floating in the world's oceans? Well, his invention is set to be deployed next year.
Drones Drop Beneficial Bugs on Crops as a Natural Pest Control
An Australian "bug drone" offers natural pest control when it buzzes over bug-infested crops, dropping insects like little paratroopers.
The Future of Vaccines May be as Simple as Putting on a Band-Aid
A vaccine patch eliminates the pain of needles and makes vaccination programs easier to run in the developing world.
Teen Wins Intel Prize for Keeping Airborne Germs From Spreading on Planes
A high school junior just invented a way to keep germs from spreading on airline flights.
A Simple Iron Fish is Helping Hundreds in Cambodia by Tackling Anemia
A Canadian scientist came up with an innovative and simple way to cure people of anemia in Cambodia.
Service Turns Your Social Media Posts into Handwritten Notes for Troops
With a simple hashtag, you can turn your tweets and status updates into thank you notes for American Military troops.
Tech CEOs, Billionaires Throw Money at Climate Change As Eiffel Tower Shines Green
Some of the world's richest people are putting their money on innovation as the best bet to roll back climate change.
Teen Wins $400K Using Humor to Explain Theory of Relativity (WATCH)
A teen's video explains one of science's most complex and important theories using humor. It won him the $400,000 Breakthrough Junior Challenge. (WATCH)
Millions in China Crack Down on Polluters, Using App And Govt Help
China continues cleaning up its act: Thanks to a new mobile app–and government transparency– citizens can now pressure polluting companies to clean up theirs.
3D Printed Devices Save Three Babies' Lives
Successful 3D printed medical devices give hope to kids born with a life-threatening disease.
One-Day Cancer Treatment Ends Weeks of Daily Radiation Visits
A cancer treatment that saves patients time, money, and side effects is making a profound difference in the lives of thousands.
Samsung Galaxy Phone 'Stops a Bullet' in Paris, Saves Man's Life
If he hadn't been talking on the phone at the time when a bomb exploded nearby, he might have been another casualty in Paris. Instead, his Samsung took the hit.
An Amazing Thank-You Sent to Blood Donors in Sweden is Just Perfect
An unusual thank you sent to donors is having a thrilling effect, causing more people to sign up to give blood. Why didn't anyone think of this before?
Bill Nye the Science Guy: 'We Can Invent Our Way Out of Climate Change'
In his new book, celebrity scientist Bill Nye argues humanity can "invent" its way out of climate change.
Long Separated Brother and Sister Are Reunited… After Matching on Tinder!
After being separated during their parents' divorce 16 years ago, and failed attempts at searching for his sister, Erik de Vries swiped right on Josephine Egbert.
New Website Helps People Giving Up Pets to Avoid Shelters, Find Families
Having to give up a beloved pet is already a difficult decision. Fortunately, a new app makes the process easier.
Accidental Discovery: Orange Peels Could Suck Mercury Out of Oceans
Scientists were trying to recycle manufacturing waste and discovered a substance that can easily clean mercury out of the ocean.
Stanford Engineers Create Artificial "Skin" to Allow Prosthetics to Feel
Stanford engineers have created a plastic "skin" that can detect how hard it is being pressed and generate an electric signal to deliver this sense of touch.
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