People-free Parking

New York, N.Y. -- The latest in parking technology is here -- an automated parking garage. No one is behind the wheel, but a computer software program is responsible for parking cars. And, it's parking in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.

Recycling Without Sorting

Elkridge, N.Y -- Recycling programs have been underway for years, but Americans still lag behind on recycling efforts. The biggest reason -- it's inconvenient.

Stopping Sinkholes and Street Floods

Toronto -- We all watched the pipes burst underground in New York City. In fact, the National Research Council issued a report saying much of the nation's water distribution system will need to be replaced in the next 30 years. To replace all those pipes would cost billions of dollars. Instead of replacing them, what if you could just fix the problem spots? But locating those spots is the tricky part.

From Immigrant to Brain Surgeon

Baltimore, M.D. -- As the heated debate over immigration rages on, the tale of an illegal migrant worker turned brain surgeon shows a positive side to immigration.

No More Dialysis

Los Angeles -- Seventy-thousand Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant. A third of them are parked on dialysis because their antibody levels are too high for a transplant. But that's no longer a barrier for some people.

Paired Kidney Exchange

Pittsburgh, Penn. -- More than 70,000 Americans need a kidney transplant. Four-thousand will die this year waiting for a suitable organ to become available. But a revolutionary computer software program is matching live donors with those in need.

Underwater Earthquakes

Woods Hole, Mass. -- In December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a string of tsunamis along the Indian Ocean with devastating effects. Now, scientists have found ways nature is preventing some deep ocean earthquakes and save lives. Strong underwater earthquakes start off silent -- until their tsunami waves roar on shore, destroying property and lives.

Storm Warnings: Right on Track

Washington D.C. -- It’s important to pay attention to warnings of severe weather in our area, but not everyone takes the alerts seriously. Next time severe weather hits, a new warning system could dramatically save lives and property.

High-Tech Patient Identification

Charlotte, N.C. -- A new scanner that analyzes the unique characteristics of the veins under your palm is being used to identify patients when they check-in for doctor visits. This new twist on information technology is helping reduce errors that can lead to potentially deadly medical mistakes.

Helping Patients Walk Again

Hamburg, Penn. -- For stroke patients or people living with multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy, one of the most difficult, but very common, side effects of their condition is paralysis of part of the body. But now, a new device is giving some patients their life back.

3-D Dental Implants

Baltimore, M.D. -- About 100 million Americans are missing teeth. But dentures or crowns can look un-natural and don’t last forever.

Kids Creating Computer Games

Making moving magic is turning preteens on to computer science.

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