Scientists have developed a super-fast water purification method that’s inspired by Febreze
Cyclodextrin is what lets Febreze capture odors in the air, and it is now being used as a purifying filter to trap contaminants from polluted water sources
New glowing dye safely allows doctors to see beneath your skin
Stanford researchers have developed a glowing dye for use under patients' skin that is finally both fluorescent and water soluble.
SmartCap monitors brainwaves in machinery workers and truck drivers to keep them alert
SmartCap is a fatigue management tool for anyone using heavy machinery. It scans brainwaves to keep miners, drivers, and shift workers alert and awake.
Stuck with a dumb display? AirBar Brings Touch Functionality to Any PC Screen
AirBar is a slim USB attachment that creates a light field in front of your PC display. It turns any regular display into a fully functional touch screen.
Turn your DNA into a scarf with Dot One, a DNA analysis company that made art from genetic code
Dot One analyzes the .1 percent of DNA that makes each human a unique individual. Through a visual analysis, they can turn your genetic sequence into art.
Engineers are building solar balloons that float above the clouds for constant sun
Moving solar parks into the open skies allows for undiluted access to sunlight, and eliminates the problem of cloud coverage when it comes to solar power.
TableAir is an LED-studded standing desk you can control with a wave of your hand
TableAir is a motorized, adjustable standing desk that adjusts with just a wave of the hand. Sensors allow you to raise and lower the desk to exact heights.
Australia built a $225K robotic water cannon to keep human firefighters out of harm’s way
TAF 20 is a firefighting robot that keeps human rescue workers safer by neutralizing dangerous situations where firefighters would be at great risk.
This ridiculously awesome motion simulator is suspended in mid air by a series of cables
The Cable Robot Simulator facilitates a whole new level of VR experience with free range motion and gravitational acceleration of up to 1.5g.
Motus is a digital instrument you play with hand gestures and body movements
Motus is a handheld gesture device that makes it easy for anyone to make music based on motion controls. Choose from air violin, shakers, synths, and more.
Type on an invisible keyboard with the Gest motion-control glove
Gest is a motion controller device that allows you to control any computer display or mobile device using three dimensional movements from wherever you are.
This wallet-sized cypher card lets you generate endless secure passwords that you can actually remember
Qwertycard is a wallet-sized plastic card whose one-of-a-kind codes let you generate secure passwords that are unique for every site you use.
PREMISS is a tiny no-charge temperature sensor that pulls its power from the air
PREMISS is a the world's smallest temperature sensor, and it never needs to plug into a power source because it pulls its energy from radio waves.
Sevenhugs’ Smart Remote wants to replace the phone as your home’s control panel
Sevenhugs' Smart Remote uses lamp socket modules to register the specific location of any device, and identify what gadget the user is indicating.
Futuristic hydrogel bandages use sensors to deliver medicine to all the right places
A team of MIT engineers have developed a smart bandage that is made of hydrogel and can deliver medication to the body based on temperature sensors.
Korean scientists have developed a legitimate 3D hologram you can view from any angle
Researchers in Korea have developed the world's first real, floating, three-dimensional hologram in the form of a Rubik's Cube.
Brilliant new condom fights HIV infection with an antioxidant-embedded hydrogel
A new non-latex, low-cost condom is made from a hydrogel polymer embedded with a plant based antioxidant that actively fights HIV infection.
With just a few pictures of your feet, Wiivv can make you a pair of custom 3D printed insoles
Wiivv has raised $3 million in seed funding to bring custom 3D printed insoles to mass market production, all based on scans you take from your smart phone.
World’s first ‘bionic knee brace’ returns energy to your joints to boost leg strength
Levitation is the world's first bionic knee brace. The brace increases endurance and enhances performance by returning stored energy to the joint.
Epson’s new paper recycler uses waste paper to create fresh sheets right in your office
PaperLab keeps paper recycling in-house to cut down on logistical costs and natural resources that are overused in traditional recycling processes.
These new Japanese noodles are low-cal, gluten-free, and … made from trees
Omikenshi Co. is Japan's number two rayon manufacturer, and they're using the textile process to create gluten-free noodles from trees and the konjac plant.
Vibrating SmartCane uses ultrasonic ranging to help the visually impaired detect obstacles
The SmartCane device sits atop a standard folding cane, and uses ultrasonic ranging to more accurately detect obstacles at greater distances.
New algorithm can predict relationship success based on your tone of voice
An algorithm can predict the success or failure of a relationship based on changes in each partner's tone of voice while in couples therapy.
Before silicon gets under your skin, get it etched on top with a Tech Tat
Tech Tats are temporary, adhesive sensor systems that can read vital signs and more to provide detailed health information.
Ford’s ‘Drug Driving Suit’ simulates what its like to drive while you’re high as a kite
Ford's Drug Driving Suit simulates impairments to awareness, coordination, and reaction time in order to promote sober road safety.
New graphene production technique is 100x cheaper than other methods
A new graphene production process developed at Glasgow University could finally make this super-material affordable and available.
This pedal-powered washing machine requires zero electricity, works like a salad spinner
GiraDora is a pedal-powered washing machine specifically designed to bring an effective clean clothes solution to developing nations around the world.
Breathe easy: Atmotube is a pocket-sized personal air quality detector
Atmotube is crowdfunding on Indiegogo to create a pocket-sized personal air quality detector. The app delivers an air quality score and particle breakdown.
Flame on! This discreet wristband lets you shoot fireballs from your bare hands
Pyro Mini is a discrete device that allows you to trigger beautiful fireballs that shoot up to 40 feet in the air, and it looks just like magic.
MIT's ingestible tracker works like a high-tech stethoscope to measure vital signs from inside the body
MIT has developed an ingestible tracker that monitors vital signs from inside the digestive tract. It records heart rate, breathing rates, and temperature.
This touch-activated LED lamp boasts 16 million different color options
Lucis is a wireless, portable mood lamp with 16 million color options to choose from. It's completely touch activated, so no apps or software to download.
MIT has created a filter-free water desalination process that relies on electrical shockwaves
MIT uses electrically-powered shockwaves to separate drinkable water from saltwater and toxic wastewater across a porous material that does not clog.
By infusing H2O with ultrasonic bubbles, StarStream gives tap water incredible cleaning power
Starstream activates bubbles in plain water with ultrasound waves in order to create micro-scrubbers in a cleaning solution with no soap or bleach.
'Wi-FM' uses FM radio signals to reduce interference, boost your Internet speeds
Wi-FM is a system that allows devices to listen in on FM radio signals to transmit data without interference from neighboring networks.
Despite being made of 90 percent water, MIT's hydrogel superglue is ridiculously strong
An MIT research team developed a synthetic hydrogel that is strong enough to compare with industrial superglue products, but is made of 90 percent water.
Armed with electromagnetic sensors, Disney’s new wearable can tell what you’re touching
Disney's EM-Sense smart watch customizes your experience based on the objects you touch at any moment by measuring electromagnetic current in the body.
Thanks to an ultralight power tether, this surveillance drone can stay aloft forever
This surveillance drone never needs to land to deliver data or recharge, so it can stay in flight virtually forever and still transmit data constantly
MIT's experimental 3D printed shoe can snap into custom shapes and designs
MIT's Self-Assembly Lab has developed the Minimal Shoe, a sneaker made from 3D printed programmable fabric that snaps into shape as soon it's cut loose.