After Grandmother Loses Ability to Speak, Man Uses Tech to Get Her Voice Back
Danny Weissberg couldn't bear the thought of his grandmother communicating without the sound of her own voice – so instead, he came up with a way for her to do just that.
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When She Saw People Sleeping on the Dirt, She Delivered a Healthier Alternative
Thousands of people contract dangerous diseases from sleeping on dirt floors every night – which is why this Stanford student wanted to find a solution.
Cameroon Girl Shatters Engineering Gender Gap, Now Employs Thousands of Women to Erect Healthier Buildings
Despite construction being a career for "men-only", one woman fought her way to the top so she could pave the way for others and make her country healthier in the process.
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.
Michael Bloomberg 'to Write $4.5M Check to Cover US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement'
The billionaire said: "America made a commitment and as an American ... we all have responsibility. I'm able to do it. So, yes, I'm going to send them a check for the monies that America had promised to the organization as though they got it from the federal government."
Girls Discover New Interest in STEM Thanks to Bracelets That Have Built-in Games
Makeda Ricketts was heartbroken to see her little sister being discouraged from pursuing STEM education – so she created an ingenious solution for girls around the world undergoing the same struggle.
Howard Grad Helps Unknowing Students Secure $35 Million in Funding, Reducing Their College Debt
Since its inception in 2006, Jessica Johnson's nonprofit has helped students secure more than $35 million in private funding sources, reducing their debt by $14,000 each.
World-Famous Magician is Asking Students to Make 'Magic' Using Science-They'll Earn a Magical Reward
Jason Latimer's credentials as a magician speak for themselves - but now, he is encouraging STEM students to follow in his footsteps by turning to science.
Watch the Sweet Moment a Herd of Cows Charge Up a Hill to Listen to Little Girl's Concertina
While playing an instrument in front of an audience can be stressful, young Grace Lehane was delighted to find that her concertina was magnetizing a crowd – a crowd of cows, that is.
These Factories Hire Storytellers to Read to Workers So They Can be Educated-and Entertained
The endearing factory tradition is an ingenious - and simple - way to make work more enjoyable and beneficial for the workers.
Watch Butcher Politely Show Meat Samples to Feline Customer Before Giving it a Free Sample
Even though his customer was a bit shorter than his average visitor, this butcher was unfazed by the furry visitor. In fact, he seemed delighted to share his knowledge of deli cuts with an interested customer.
The Feminine Reason for African Girls Dropping Out, and An Engineer's Simple Solution
When she found girls dropping out of school in Uganda, an engineer designed a sweet solution for a lack of feminine hygiene.