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LEGO toys

2009
Describes the invention and development of LEGO toys. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Pilotless planes

2011
Pilotless Planes or "drones," an important aspect of modern military operations, are used for espionage, warfare, and public safety issues and can reduce injury or death rates for pilots.

The seed vault

2010
Explores the development and creation of the seed vault in Norway which houses plant seeds from around the world to be stored in the event that the plant needs to be re-introduced into the food supply.

Sunscreen for plants

2010
Explores the development and creation of Purshade, an SPF 45 spray that can be applied to crops in order to prevent burning and dehydration.

The bionic hand

2010
Explores the development and creation of the i-LIMB which is the first commercially available bionic hand.

Water from air

water harvesting machines
2009
Describes the invention and development of water harvesting machines; and includes a glossary, Web sites, and bibliography for further reading.

Recycled tires

2009
Describes the invention and development of recycled rubber tires; and includes a glossary, Web sites, and bibliography for further reading.

Home windmills

2009
Describes the invention and development of the home windmill; and includes a glossary, Web sites, and bibliography for further reading.

Hybrid cars

2009
Describes the invention and development of hybrid cars; and includes a glossary, Web sites, and bibliography for further reading.

Becoming invisible

from camouflage to cloaks
2011
Examines the history of attempts by people to become invisible, discussing the reasons why people might want to remain hidden, looking at types of camouflage, explaining how stealth technology and blue screen backgrounds work, and examining research into invisibility cloaks.

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