Texas Tech University

When one Texas high school player suffered a concussion, he was inspired to develop a more protective helmet and shoulder pads, inspired by nature. ​

Researchers have developed a technique using drugs called "pharmacoperones," which have the ability to fixes misfolded proteins, allowing them to perform their intended function, thereby providing a potential cure for a number of diseases.

Texas Tech University has created an online world map that details the aftershocks of the Japan earthquake, in near-real-time.