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A black and blue wheeled robot shovels snow from a sidewalk

A college student invented a 'snow removal Roomba.' Now, it's clearing snow in residential neighborhoods

Midwesterners may see a new snow-plowing robot in the streets this season.

Two people stand in a dark room in front of a massive floor-to-wall screen that shows cameras monitoring different locations throughout southern california.

AI spots unreported California wildfire, proving its 'emerging' role in fire safety

In December, a late night wildfire in California was caught by AI technology before it could spiral out of control.

A Medi Teddy - a light brown teddy bear plushie stuffed animal with someone putting an IV bag into its mesh back.

Teen with chronic illness invents specialized stuffed animals to discreetly hide blood bags in hospital rooms

Growing up, Ella Casano was constantly in and out of the hospital due to a condition that destroyed the platelets in her blood.

An 8-year-old girl with long black hair and a royal blue blazer holds up an orange sculpture in the shape of a hand. On the hand is a white light-up bracelet

This 'self-regulating bracelet' invented by an 8-year-old helps neurodivergent students communicate in school

The design won her a Bronze Medal at a national engineering competition.

A photo collage of a teacher standing next to a map and four people rowing a canoe on a lake

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Six people stand around a solar powered blanket invention on a table. In the center is 12-year-old Rebecca Young, who designed the item.

12-year-old girl designs solar-powered sleeping bags for homeless neighbors: 'It was obvious to me that this could help'

Her prototype was recognized with an engineering award in 2024.

Hands reaching to grab four shot glasses, which are in a row and filled with clear liquid.

Bartenders can now hail Ubers, call police in seconds thanks to new 'angel shot' safety app

The discreet code phrase has taken on a new life with an app that immediately alerts bar staff to instances of dangerous behavior, unwanted advances, and sexual harassment.

On the left a teen, Tiffani Gay, hot glues pieces of a model together. On the right, a light-up headset on a mannequin head.

Florida high schooler invents accessible tech that alerts visually impaired users to oncoming obstacles

High schooler Tiffani Gay was inspired by the modern safety technology in cars.

A photo collage of wind turbines at sea, a cargo ship, a silhouette of a woman pushing a wheelchair, two people plowing snow, and a landscape of a desert in China

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A green sea turtle swims in the water while wearing a black 3D-printed harness

After being struck by a boat, this paralyzed sea turtle can now swim with an innovative 3D-printed harness

The harness was made in collaboration with New Balance, Formlabs, Adia, and Mystic Aquarium.

A photo collage of Glastonbury Festival, a turtle, a mom holding its baby, a monarch of butterflies, and a truck labeled with 'Bumble Bee Conversation Lab' on the back

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A close-up of a dollop of clear soap with tiny blue microbeads on a person's finger

MIT lab designs biodegradable material to replace microplastics in beauty products

The researchers are on their way to replacing microbeads found in soaps and cleansers.

Tech & Innovation Good News

Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

A college student invented a 'snow removal Roomba.' Now, it's clearing snow in residential neighborhoods

AI spots unreported California wildfire, proving its 'emerging' role in fire safety

Teen with chronic illness invents specialized stuffed animals to discreetly hide blood bags in hospital rooms

This 'self-regulating bracelet' invented by an 8-year-old helps neurodivergent students communicate in school

Good News This Week: January 4, 2025 - Babies, Headsets, & Phones

12-year-old girl designs solar-powered sleeping bags for homeless neighbors: 'It was obvious to me that this could help'

Bartenders can now hail Ubers, call police in seconds thanks to new 'angel shot' safety app

Florida high schooler invents accessible tech that alerts visually impaired users to oncoming obstacles

Good News This Week: December 21, 2024 - Seals, Otters, & Books

After being struck by a boat, this paralyzed sea turtle can now swim with an innovative 3D-printed harness

Good News This Week: December 14, 2024 - Chefs, Turtles, & Dogs

MIT lab designs biodegradable material to replace microplastics in beauty products

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