Burying Nuclear Waste
Why can't you bury radioactive waste where the uranium was dug up? (Geology is not right)
Hypoallergenic Peanuts
Lowering the level of allergens in peanuts for those who have peanut allergies
Primary Colors
Why are there three primary colors? (Three kinds of receptors in the retina)
Asteroid Mover
An asteroid's path could be altered to prevent it from hitting the Earth.
Power Cord in Space
Geocentric spacecraft may one day be propelled by a tether that dangles into the earth's magnetic …
Stealth Bugs
Bacteria in the gut cover themselves with sugar-- perhaps to avoid detection of the immune system
Boarding Pass Bomb Detector
A mass spectrometer that can scan boarding passes for explosive materials from passengers
Cooling Headaches
A method to stop migraines by cooling down an area of the mouth.
No-Till Farming
A method of farming that promises to be more productive while using less water, fertilizer, and …
Therapeutic Eggs
The first steps in genetically engineering chickens to produce protein-based medicines in eggs
Ultrasound Surgery
Using ultrasound to diagnose and treat internal injuries