17-year-old develops award-winning, Earth-friendly, electric motor
I have a natural interest in electric motors. With that sustainability issue, I wanted to tackle it, and try and design a different motor.
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Joseph Shavit
- Oct 20, 2021
Crosswing the hybrid prosthetic leg and skateboard and other Michelin Challenge Design winners
Michelin Challenge Design has focused on welcoming a new generation of designers, thinkers, and transport enthusiasts into the auto industry
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 25, 2021
Strike a PAWS! 800 costumed Chihuahuas strut their stuff in Miss Chihuahua Town beauty pageant
The pint-sized pooches, from all over the UK, donned fancy outfits as they competed for top spot as Britain's Most Beautiful Chihuahua.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2021
Police officer who donated kidney to little boy wins Sunday Life 999 Hero award
A police officer who saved the life of a young boy by giving him a kidney has been named this year’s 999 Hero.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 6, 2021
Spanish chef Jose Andres wins Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Charity Work
He has been nominated on several occasions for the prestigious Best Chef Award and has also been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 28, 2021
University honors 104-year-old alumna and former teacher who survived COVID-19
A 104-year-old South Carolina State University alumna received a special surprise this week from her former college.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 26, 2021
15 Teens Win National Award for Exceptional Leadership to Repair the World
The Helen Diller Family Foundation’s 15th Annual Awards recognize teens for their leadership in initiatives to make the world a better place
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 15, 2021
1st Black Male Valedictorian at California High School Gives Inspirational Speech
This year’s graduating class had to endure a school year that was unlike any other, with the pandemic and virtual learning.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 14, 2021
Jane Goodall Awarded for Lifetime of Service to Animals at Star-Studded Gala
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara presented Dr. Goodall with the Hope Award from their home in California.
Joseph Shavit
- May 28, 2021
Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Prestigious 2021 Templeton Prize
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, was announced last week as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
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