Innovation in Action

    Discover the latest innovations in science, technology, and lifestyle in the workplace, on location, and in the lab!

    Check out recent monthly episodes and other individual stories below.

    Can We Stop Climate Catastrophe? Innovation in Action August 2026

    Discover four stories about technology and innovation tackling major global challenges as we: 1) examine the risks of climate tipping points; 2) explore research into stratospheric aerosol injection; 3) investigate Watergen’s technology for producing drinking water from air; and 4) show how BioSTL is investing in digital health and research tools and services in St. Louis.

    MoDOT Recruits Solar Roadways
    Innovations in Medical Research and Treatment
    Bomb Sniffing Cyborg Locusts: Washington University Researchers Create Biobots
    Innovations in Engineering and New Technology
    Are You Flirting With a Bot? Using AI as a Matchmaker is Trending With Online Dating
    New Drug Target Discovered for Treating Deadly Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
    The Power of Pig Poop: Renewable Energy Created from Manure
    Anti-Aging NMN Compound Advances into the Next Stage Clinical Trial at Washington University
    Innovations in Earth and Space Sciences
    Chronic Itch? Arthritis Drug is Potential New Therapy Fighting Itch
    Innovations in Healthy Living
    Inside Boeing’s Drone Laboratory: Drones Working Together
    Innovations in Life Sciences
    Mantis Shrimp Eyes: Incredible Vision Decoded for Imaging Technologies & Early Cancer Detection
    Cornfield Robot: Mizzou Researchers Use Robotics in the Study of Corn and Drought Tolerance
    New Technology for Racehorse Training is Taking Off at Fairmount Park Racetrack
    Producing Natural Rubber from Sunflowers for Alternative Rubber Crops in the United States
    Innovations in Social Science and Social Media

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