American Innovation November 3, 2015 Scientists proceed with caution towards new gene mutation technology A powerful new technology could be used to manipulate nature by changing a species gene pool through reproduction, and it has scientists proceeding with caution.Â
American Innovation November 3, 2015 MIT ‘cheetah-bot’ could hit speeds up to 33 mph When the ‘cheetah-bot’ runs, it bounds with a grace and speed that resembles its animal namesake. The four-legged MIT-designed robot weighs almost as much as its feline counterpart and now researchers have developed an algorithm that lets it jump and run untethered with the potential to reach speeds around 30 mph.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Exoskeleton offers paralyzed vets options to walk The first veteran provided an exoskeleton for personal use that enables him to walk will be in California next week as part of a veteran’s health summit that will include a look at the future of bionics.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Schools call on cellphones as teaching tools When one school district in the greater Washington D.C. area decided to get more relaxed about cell phones, it apparently went all the way – not only allowing their use in the hallways and cafeteria, but the classroom too.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Waffle House partners with crowdsourced shipping app Roadie Waffle House is not expected to turn the restaurant chain’s well over 1,500 locations into post offices.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Mobile app sends alerts on sex offenders AlertID notifies you of bad weather, traffic, even sex offenders in your neighborhood.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Startup touts noise elimination software for mobile phones We all know how frustrating it is when you’re trying to hold a phone conversation with someone and their voice is drowned out by background noise on the incoming call. Startup Cypher is touting software technology that it says can tackle this problem.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 New restaurant tech lets servers order, swipe, print from iPod New tech lets servers take orders, swipe cards, and print receipts at the table.
Wifi November 3, 2015 Superfast Internet makes a Kansas City neighborhood a hot spot for startups Innovators attracted by a high-speed connection are flocking to a startup village in Kansas City, turning this Midwestern city into a tech hub.
American Innovation November 3, 2015 Futuristic science: Electronics that melt away Lauren Blanchard shows us technology that could make a big difference in your life.
American Innovation October 28, 2015 3D-printed device used to treat life-threatening airway disease in infants For the first time, doctors have treated infants with a rare, life-threatening airway disease by using a 3-D printed device, reveals a new study published Wednesday in Science Transitional Medicine. Doctors have for the first time treated infants with a rare, life-threatening airway disease by using a 3D-printed device, a study published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine revealed.