Inspiring stories of innovation that uplift spirits and promise the hope of a better future.
Thanks to advances in technology, the world is becoming more and more accommodating for everyone. Over the years, clever inventors have found ways around so-called "limitations" by making a variety...
Read moreDr. Peter Tsai is a scientist, a legendary inventor, and, most recently, a hero of the pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 has led to a growing demand for N95 masks...
Read moreFloating off the coast of Vancouver Island is Wayne Adams and Catherine King's own personal piece of paradise. The couple left the city behind to literally build the home of...
Read moreAs an industrial engineer, Guillermo Martinez is an innovator by trade. It's the 24-year-old's job to think outside of the box. As such, his creativity is always flowing, whether he's...
Read moreThe Fourth of July is usually only observed in the U.S., but this year, South Korea joined in with a spectacular celebration of its own. When night fell, 300 synchronized...
Read moreWhile TikTok started as a platform for sharing funny videos, it has since become a gold mine of valuable information. Experts are taking advantage of the social network to spread...
Read morePaige Floyd, Renee Farnes, and Nick Krekeler graduated from Colorado State University in May, but they weren't ready to move on just yet. The engineering students had spent months working...
Read moreAs we all know by now, quarantine and boredom tend to go hand in hand. That said, there are plenty of ways we can not only keep ourselves busy but...
Read moreCambry Nelson is paralyzed and has used a wheelchair for years. Still, she didn't let it stop her from exploring the areas she could get to in her chair, but...
Read moreWith the number of COVID-19 cases rising each day, hospitals are running dangerously low on personal protective equipment. Businesses and citizens alike have stepped up to help replenish supplies, donating...
Read moreFor a long time, the main source of income in Zanzibar was from seaweed farming and trading, but in more recent years that industry became less and less profitable. Eventually,...
Read moreSome people fear that robots will replace humans in the workplace, but at DAWN Café in Japan that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, the reason it opened...
Read moreMany parents worry about the effects video games will have on their kids. Countless children have heard the phrase, "video games will rot your brain." But what if they did...
Read moreAccording to the Alzheimer's Association, around 5.8 million Americans are living with the degenerative disease. Most of these people will need some kind of long-term care. Jean Makesh is the...
Read morePlastic pollution is a global issue, but in Gulu, Uganda, a few bright minds are using litter to save lives. Peter Okwoko and Paige Balcom cofounded Takataka Plastics, a start-up...
Read moreFor many pro athletes, they start dreaming of playing their favorite sport with their little one the moment they find out they are going to have a baby. What better...
Read moreThese days, it's easier than ever to find substitutes for meat and other animal products, including leather! Grocery stores across the country are stocking plant-based foods to meet the rising...
Read moreBuying a home often means finally having the space and freedom to turn it into your very own sanctuary. The moment Carl Raine of the United Kingdom saw the inside...
Read moreTonya Ruiz of California was a model in her younger days. She later became a public speaker who focused on body image, hoping to spark conversations about the unrealistic physical...
Read moreTechnological advancements have changed the world and how we live in it. Today, most of us walk around with tiny computers in our pockets. And thanks to progress in the...
Read moreWith the shortage of N95 masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Tommye Austin and other health care professionals have feared for their safety. Tommye is the senior vice president and...
Read moreStarting your own business is a daunting proposition, yet for some people, it comes as naturally as breathing. When Jasmine Benton of DeSoto, Texas, was just 9 years old, she...
Read moreAs the son of two paramedics, Kentez Craig grew up with a strong desire to help others in need. The graduate student at Georgia Tech's school of mechanical engineering knew...
Read moreMany say technology negatively impacts people's social lives; it encourages us to isolate ourselves from the world, preventing friendships from blossoming and neighbors from getting to know each other. But...
Read moreWhile food bank lines have only grown longer during the novel coronavirus pandemic, millions of pounds of produce have still gone to waste. With schools and restaurants closed, supply orders...
Read moreMany of us have never had to worry about where we'll sleep. But for the thousands who call the streets their home, it's a question they ask themselves daily. Everyone...
Read morePeople in South Korea are doing double takes thanks to a digital masterpiece by a tech company called d'strict. The epic creation can be found in Seoul's Coex Square, the...
Read moreLearning is important both in and out of the classroom. That's why we're so happy to report that a KidZania is opening in Frisco, Texas on November 23, 2019. The...
Read moreTo call Matthew Cosman's children lucky is quite the understatement. After all, their father is a perfect contender for dad of the year! Back in 2015, the professional fabricator and...
Read moreWhen natural disasters hit, every second counts. Just a few moments can mean the difference between life and death for people — and their pets. Many animals are left behind...
Read moreMusicians are used to performing for large crowds, but that all came to a halt when the novel coronavirus began. Danish singer Mads Langer has been seriously missing his fans,...
Read moreThey say "necessity is the mother of invention," and for Sarah Ivermee that statement is undeniably true. The mom of two has a son who is deaf in one ear...
Read moreMost of the world is in quarantine, but that doesn't necessarily mean travel is out of the question. Everyone could use an escape from COVID-19, so travel experts teamed up...
Read moreVirtual reality is a fun way for people to escape the mundanities of everyday life. But MIT student Reed Hayes saw its potential to do something even greater. Many seniors...
Read moreHealthcare workers battling COVID-19 are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), but nobody said it had to be boring! Adrian Pe is a nurse in Iloilo, Philippines who recently...
Read moreWhen was the last time you thought about where your clothes, shoes, or jewelry were made? Chances are, your favorite brands were not handmade by local craftspeople under ethical and...
Read moreSelf-isolating because of the novel coronavirus can get lonely, especially for seniors. Because in-person visits are out of the question right now, many elderly folks are missing their loved ones....
Read moreTattoos are a beautiful art form through which we can express ourselves. But imagine if they could be used for something more important than cosmetics — our health. Thanks to...
Read moreDavid C. Roy didn't set out to be an artist. After graduating with a degree in physics, he became a computer programmer for an insurance company. While he could come...
Read moreJohn and Aileen Crowley's daughter, Megan, was 14 months old when doctors gave her a death sentence. She was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Pompe disease, which mainly affects...
Read moreNeed something to get your mind off the novel coronavirus pandemic? How about a peek into another world? Juno, one of NASA's space probes, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016,...
Read moreThe sad reality is, many public school students depend on school lunch for sustenance. In the summertime, when students can’t go to school, this school is bringing lunch to them....
Read moreFor some people, there's no such thing as a problem without a solution. When a group of middle school students in New York entered a robotics competition, they recognized it...
Read moreFor many kids in the public school system, the only meals they can truly rely on every day come from their school's cafeteria. Public schools offer children breakfast and lunch...
Read moreHumans are resilient. Even with the novel coronavirus, we are adapting. Some of us are finding great ways to keep everyone's spirit up in self-isolation, while others are working hard...
Read moreWhen Gerron Board and his girlfriend decided to go into business together, they had no idea it would turn into a ministry. Their food truck Soulful Choices quickly turned a profit,...
Read moreTucked into the mountains of West Virginia is a stunning piece of architecture that Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz built by hand. On their first date, the couple took a...
Read moreYesterday, students at Mundelein High School in Illinois returned to class after winter break to find that the halls of the English department got a major makeover! Mundelein High School...
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