New software will help disaster victims find the safest areas of shelter after an earthquake. The software will use existing home broadband routers to determine which structures are still standing in a particular area. That information will then converted to data that can be displayed on Google Maps, providing a real time mapping of disaster areas.

The new "smog eating" panels will be designed to be attached to the exterior walls of a building, where they will absorb pollutants from the air. The panels will be coated with titanium dioxide, which will break down pollutants into harmless matter when exposed to direct sunlight. The matter will then be washed away at the next rainfall. 10,000 square feet of panels are supposed to clean the same amount of air as about 80 trees.

A new, inexpensive sensor able to measure the ripeness of fruit could help cut back on food waste by allowing grocers to determine which batches of fruit should be sold first. Fruit gives off ethylene as it ripens, which is currently monitored by costly sensors in fruit warehouses. The new sensors will be small and inexpensive enough to be used in individual grocery stores. The sensors will be made up of an array of carbon nanotubes with attached copper atoms. Ethylene particles...

The new pod makes catching big waves easier, adding a bit of thrust to allow the surfers to reach big waves without the need for a tow. The device is designed to fit on a variety of boards, including surfboards and rescue boards. It fits flat against the underside of the board and relies on a pair of aluminum impellers to provide up to 20 lbs of thrust and 12 mph of speed. The surfer controls the device through a wireless wrist worn remote control, and the rechargeable battery...

The new computer monitor will keep a 'eye' on the user, providing feedback to encourage better ergonomics. The monitor will keep track of the user's posture and distance from the monitor, as well how long it has been since the user's last break, and will send alerts through small icons at the bottom of the screen. It will also turn off the monitor if it senses the user is not present, cutting energy consumption by up to 80%.

The gesture based calculator application will allow the user to perform basic math computations with only a swipe. The iOS app will simplify the basic functions of the calculator. The user can add with a swipe to the right and subtract with a swipe to the left, while an upwards gesture will access the equal function and two swipes down will erase everything.

The Subwing will be towed behind a boat, allowing divers to experience the sensation of flying underwater. Two hydrodynamic wings of the Subwing will be joined in the center and will be able to pivot independently. Riders will hang on to the device as it will be pulled through the water by the boat, and can control turns, dives, and spins by twisting the wings.

A new sort of super glue for molecules could be created using the same bacteria that eats flesh and causes strep throat. The idea is to develop the binding agent by isolating the protein FBab from the Streptococcus pyogenic bacteria. The FBab protein creates a chemical bond between amino acids, and attaching fragments of the proteins to molecules will create a bond powerful enough to withstand chemical detergents. The technology could eventually be used to join enzymes on...

A new solar panel system will be able to track the sun while floating on the surface of artificial waterways, increasing efficiency without taking up any space on land. The floating panels will use reflectors to increase the efficiency of the solar energy capture during different times of the day. The panels will also use the water to help stay cool, reducing costs to 20 percent less than conventional, ground based systems.

New lamps will be powered by both solar and wind power, providing up to 12 hours of light when fully charged. The lamps will feature recyclable polypropylene shades that will catch the wind, rotating to create interesting lighting effects. The lamps will be available as either pendants or stakes, and can recharge in 9-12 hours on a sunny day or 24 hours in a 4 m/s wind. They will be both approved for use as outdoor lighting.