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Max
 
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04/21/2011
I've just found out that there is a material, made out of graphite, as thin as a sheet of paper and 10 times stronger than a sheet of steel. The graphene paper is created by milling and purifying raw graphite in a chemical bath, which changes its structure and allows it to be pressed into sheets. The thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of the sheets allow them to have a wide range of applications in many industries, such as automotive and aviation, with the added...
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Jocker
 
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My idea is to provide cell phones with a functionality to read and record weather data such as temperature, humidity, air pressure and wind speed. This functionality will help us to gather more accurate data then any weather station could offer.
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parker9054
 
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The idea is to develop a device able to monitor environmental air in real time, detecting the presence of bacteria much faster than conventional methods. The system will use optical technology to detect the size and fluorescence of airborne particulates, determining whether the particle is inert or biological through the presence of intrinsic fluorescence. The analysis of single particles will provide a greater sensitivity of detection, and the device will able to monitor the...
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Harry
 
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The portable gamma camera will be able to create radiation heat maps in real time, making it much easier to find hotspots. The gamma camera will use a regular camera to record image information along with integrated semiconductor detection elements to gather the radiation data. A signal processor will combine the images and superimpose the radiation information as a color code on the camera's visual display.
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Gabriele
 
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The idea is to use waste bins as mobile power sources, able to power household appliances or party starting speakers and amplifier. The bins will consist of a solar panel, car battery, and inverter. They will be lightweight and mobile, and can be adapted to a variety of uses, and could eventually be used to provide cellular charging stations or sell goods in rural areas.
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Curious
 
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The idea is to create a device to purify water with sun. The device will be able to purify three quarts of water per day when placed in direct sunlight. As the water evaporates, the contaminants separate from the water, resulting clean condensation that is stored for drinking.
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Max
 
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11/04/2011
A new wind turbine will not only be silent, it will also be adjustable, visible to birds and bats, and will be more efficient than current three blade turbines. The turbine will feature a solid composition and will withstand winds as much as 118 mph. It will be able to generate up to 32,000 kilowatts hours per year with an average wind speed of just under 6 mph, with a efficiency 30% more than conventional three blade turbines. The turbine will also be silent and compact, ideal for...
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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12/23/2011
The idea is to use silk to develop a new form of microneedle, which will deliver medication painlessly, more regularly, and will be manufactured without harsh chemicals. The microneedles will be created by casting a drug-filled silk protein over a negative mold. The process will be completed at room temperature and normal pressure, and the resulting needle will be bio-compatible. The application of tetracycline to the silk protein will help control the growth of the staph...
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Harry
 
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Why not use rubber to render a building invisible to earthquakes? The method will involve surrounding the foundations of buildings in earthquake prone areas with pressurized rubber. It is believed that the rubber can prevent the elastic waves of the tremors from sensing or affecting the building.
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Harry
 
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An ionic mini motor, weighing only 7 oz, will allow the new generation of nanosatellites to have autonomous capabilities and "set them free" from their current orbits. The tiny motor will include fuel and electronics and will be attached to satellites as small as a 4 inch cube. It will use an ionic liquid, the chemical compound EMI-BF4, from which ions with electrical charges will be extracted and then ejected to provide thrust. Although the motor will only provide a tiny...