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High school students in Arkansas pitched inventions designed to help people with oxygen needs, mobility challenges, and historical preservation. Cross County High School took both first and second place with tools that solve real problems for vulnerable populations.
Two third graders who love makeup built a Lego robot that applies eyeshadow, taking first place at a regional innovation competition. Their invention, along with creations like a stray pet tracking app and a chicken waste remover, will compete at Georgia Tech in March.
A century ago, an Austrian inventor created one of the world's first car safety devices designed specifically to protect pedestrians. His rubber rope net successfully caught both a weighted dummy and a brave volunteer.
Africa has hundreds of agricultural innovations ready to deploy, but a new report reveals the real challenge isn't invention—it's getting these technologies working together. Strategic coordination could transform food security for millions across the continent.
After over a decade of tinkering at their kitchen table, a Scottish couple just secured £350,000 to bring their water-saving invention to homes and resorts worldwide. Their system has run flawlessly in their own home for three years, cutting water use nearly in half.
Scientists at MIT created a device that transforms old photographs into custom fragrances, letting you smell memories you've never actually experienced. The AI-powered invention explores how technology might help us connect with the past in entirely new ways.
A saltwater synthesizer, a spinning henge of fiddles, and a triangle that captures electromagnetic radiation are competing for $10,000 in Georgia Tech's annual instrument invention competition. The 28-year-old contest has launched companies like Teenage Engineering and celebrates the wildest ideas in musical innovation.
From dancing seahorses to pufferfish that create underwater art, the animal kingdom offers surprisingly tender lessons in love. These creatures prove that romance isn't just a human invention.
After his dog Max's arthritis was diagnosed too late to help, 17-year-old Anshul Bhatt taught himself AI and created PawPath, a low-cost device that spots mobility problems in dogs before they become serious. His invention is already helping shelters identify which rescued animals need urgent care.
Kelly Shea struggled to read until midway through elementary school, but she turned that challenge into a mission. Now the 23-year-old UCF grad is bringing invention education kits to Tampa schools to help kids become confident problem-solvers.
Colombia quietly revolutionized global healthcare with devices now used in hospitals worldwide. From brain pressure valves to early pacemakers, these life-saving inventions came from a country better known for coffee than medical breakthroughs.
A California company has cracked the code on sweetness using rare fruit proteins that taste exactly like sugar but are actually good for you. Time magazine already named it one of 2023's best inventions.
Six Japanese medical technology companies received a groundbreaking innovation award at MEDICA, Europe's largest medical trade fair. Their inventions range from slip-proof surgical drills to AI-powered patient care systems.
Indian scientists created a portable device that transforms seawater into clean drinking water without electricity. Originally designed for soldiers in remote areas, it could soon help coastal communities and disaster zones worldwide.
Hundreds of Gen X women flooded social media with inspiring stories of career pivots, artistic awakenings, and courageous life changes made in their 40s and 50s. Their responses prove it's never too late to chase dreams.
A Duluth couple created self-heating solar panels that melt snow from underneath, keeping clean energy flowing all winter long. Their invention just won $50,000 from the Department of Energy and could transform solar power in cold climates.
A PhD student who watched a 2-year-old die in a borewell accident created a rescue device that could save future lives. His invention earned an Indian patent in 2022.
A teen who beat cancer created a realistic toy MRI scanner to help young patients practice with their stuffed animals before the real thing. The invention could reduce the need to sedate children during frightening medical scans.
A NASA scientist working on spacecraft turned a accidental discovery in his bathroom into the iconic Super Soaker water gun in 1982. Lonnie Johnson's invention became one of the world's best-selling toys and launched a second career as a prolific inventor.
A Ukrainian-born athlete who lost both legs as a child now holds 19 Paralympic medals in four different sports. Her secret? Embracing constant reinvention and learning to work smarter as she ages.
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