Tornado can often strike at night when people are asleep and not tuned into the weather channel. As a result many of them are injured or killed. My solution is to create software that the National Weather Service can use to inform people about the tornado (in a single second). It will send text messages to all cell phones/landlines to people in areas most likely to be hit. This will be definitely a great warning system for those who are not tuned into TV, but are carrying phones.

Space is an issue for any backpacker. Why not create camp shoes that can make the most of limited space, zipping into themselves and reducing their size by half? The shoes will be made of a lightweight ripstop fabric and will be lined with a fleece-lined footbed that will be removed for cleaning. The outsoles will be made of 42 percent recycled rubber, which will provide a non-slip surface for walking around the campsite. The camp shoes can be attached to the outside of a...

It was proved that the bacteria in a sheep's stomach that enable it to digest cellulose can also help clean TNT contaminated soil. The TNT breaks down completely, leaving no trace in the animal's feces. Why not plant grasses in TNT contaminated soil and set the sheep free to graze and clear the land at the same time. According to my estimations, a flock of 20 sheep could completely clear an acre of TNT residue in less than three years.

My idea is to create a wireless keyboard that can be rolled up and packed away, providing tablet users the convenience and comfort of a keyboard. The keyboard will use Bluetooth technology to link with a tablet or mobile device from up to 30 feet away and, once paired with the device, won't need to be re-paired. The silicon keyboard will be water resistant, and will include a Li-ion battery, power switch, and a mini-USB charging port. LED indicators will relay the status and...

The new system will help absent-minded parents remember not to leave their child in their car. It will include a pad that will slip into the child's safety seat and an alarm unit that will fit on a key ring. The system will activate when the child in placed in the safety seat, and will sound an alarm if the caregiver walks more than 15 feet from the occupied safety seat. It is supposed that the system will significantly reduce the actual, though slight, chance of a sleeping...

I have the idea which could help to increase crop yield by 10-20 percent. Why not develop a liquid foam shading system that mimics cloud cover? Such a system will make it possible to automatically shade greenhouses. This foam will filter the sunlight (i.e. will reduce solar radiation and control temperature) while still providing the plants with the light needed for photosynthesis. There also will be sensors to monitor the conditions within the greenhouse.

I'm really fond of the idea of creating a device that helps strengthen the connection between a swimmer's arms and legs, effectively making both of them more powerful. Worn in front of the body, it can be used to generate resistance so the wearer uses more muscle power with each stroke. Worn running down the spine, it helps maintain correct posture.

The new wall outlet allows users to charge USB devices directly from the wall, without the need to plug into a computer and cause desk clutter. The outlet is easy to install, and can replace an existing outlet on a 15-Amp circuit. All four ports can be used simultaneously, and a built in power saving feature will deliver only as much power to the USB ports as needed by the USB device. A shutter automatically closes over the USB port when it is not in use, protecting the port...

The Scrubba wash bag is a portable washing machine, weighing just over 6 ounces and able to wash several items of clothing at once. The Scrubba is basically a washboard in a bag. To use the Scrubba, the bag is filled with about 3 liters of water and 3 drops of soap per wash, sealed, and the extra air expelled through a tube. The washbag is then placed on a table or the floor and compressed and rubbed for about a minute, which scrubs the clothes with the interior washboard. Clothes...

My idea is to attach some small device to a car antenna. In case you forget where you've parked your car, you press a button on your keychain and this device starts blinking brightly so that you can locate the car quickly and easily.