From living to killing, there's a wide range of developments featured in this collection of top May 2015 science ideas. Of course, that might seem like a bit of a drastic statement, but often scientific advancements do involve two huge industries: health and military. With this in mind, it's interesting to see the divide stand out for this particular month.
The May 2015 science ideas include everything from pollution tampons tests, diabetes managing apps and biological cell printers to military blast mannequins, strength-giving vests and superhero laser guns. While a lot of these creations are still in their conceptual and prototype stages, it's clear that the world is excited to optimize such sectors in as innovative a way as possible. Not to mention that military technology is often what informs consumer products.
Top 35 Science Ideas in May
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Electric Aircraft Engines
Siemens' Prototype Electric Aircraft Motor is Surprisingly Powerful
34
Cyclist-Protecting Campaigns
The Volvo Life Paint Makes Bikes and Helmets Much More Visible
33
Nanotech Toothbrushes
The New Misoka Toothbrush Uses Ions to Clean Teeth Instead of Toothpaste
32
Calf Muscle-Relieving Exoskeletons
This Unpowered Ankle Exoskeleton Improves Walking Efficiency
31
Brain Specimen Coasters
This Glass Coaster Set Creates a 3D 'Scan' of the Human Brain
30
Strength-Giving Vests
The CareJack Vest Helps Wearers Lift Heavy Loads Using Stored Kinetic Energy
29
Biological Cell Printers
BioBots' Medical 3D Printing Machine Creates Functional Living Tissue
28
NFC Skin Patches
Researchers are Developing NFC Tech to Collect and Send Bio-Medical Information
27
Eco Printing Materials
Agridust Reduces 3D Printing Waste by Using Food Scraps and Compost
26
Virtual Cycling Route Gadgets
Bkool Creates Animated Cycling Routes For Stationary Bikes
25
Numbing Injection Devices
Comfortably Numb is a 3D-Printed Device to Ease Medical Injections
24
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
23
Unibody 3D Printers
The Tiko 3D Printer Has Prealigned Beams That Reduce the Need For Maintenance
22
Superhero Laser Gloves
This Iron Man Laser Glove Shoots Lasers and Sounds Authentic
21
Solar-Powered Beacons
Fujitsu's Newest Proximity Technology is Powered by the Sun
20
Bioprinted Synthetic Eyeballs
The EYE Concept Envisions Synthetic Eyes Replacing Existing Eyeballs
19
Educational Printing Platforms
i3D Creatives Introduces 3D Printing Software to Kids
18
Fatigue-Beating Wearables
The Seattle Mariners Use Fatigue Science's Readiband Wearable System
17
Battery-Powered Rockets
The Electron Launch System Uses a Battery-Powered Turbopump
16
On-Body Medicine Injectors
The Neulasta Delivery Kit Helps with Chemotherapy Treatment at Home
15
3D Retouching Pens
Retouch3D Uses Heat to Melt Away Imperfections On 3D-Printed Objects
14
CD-Shaped Diagnostic Tools
The LabDisk Diagnostic Device Can Detect Multiple Diseases
13
Military Blast Mannequins
This Blast Test Dummy Will Be Used For Military Vehicle Blast Testing
12
One-Stop Diagnostic Apps
The iTriage App is an All-in-One Healthcare Helper for iOS and Android
11
Connected Street Lights
Los Angeles' LED Street Lights Can Be Monitored Online
10
Prescription Smartphone Renewals
The Walgreens Rx App Engages Older Customers With Reminders
9
Diabetes Managing Apps
The Glucose Buddy App Helps Individuals Track Their Blood Sugar Levels
8
Litterbug-Shaming Campaigns
Hong Kong's Anti-Litter Cleanup Initiative Calls Out People Who Litter
7
Pollution Tampons Tests
Feminine Hygiene Products are Being Used to Identify Toxins in Rivers
6
Sweat-Detecting Perfumes
This Smart Perfume's Odor Strength Varies Depending On How Much You Sweat
5
WiFi-Expanding Systems
The WiFo System Increases WiFi Bandwidth
4
Robot-Authored Cookbooks
The Chef Watson Cookbook Uses an Algorithm to Pair Flavors
3
Virtual Lab Mice
This Virtual Mouse Could Help Reduce Use Of Animals In Experiments
2
Innovative Anti-Biofilm Packaging
TZD Sheath Can Protect Fresh Produce from Bacteria Contamination
1
Supplementary Vision Apps
The ICY App Aids Visually Impaired with Vocal Cues on Surroundings
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Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons
iPolish Smart Nails Change Hue with App Control & Touch Interaction
Dishwasher-Loading Humanoids
The Figure 02 Robot Can Autonomously Fill the Dishwasher
Battery-Free Smart Sensors
Georgia Tech created ultrasonic tags for passive home tracking
Plush STEAM Dolls
Team Genius Squad's STEAM Dolls Introduce Kids to Exciting Topics & Skills
High-Density Solid-State Batteries
Donut Lab Launched the Solid-State 'Donut Battery'
Matcha-Mayo Condiments
Heinz x PerfectTed Matcha Mayo Unites Two Favorite Products
Experimental Phone Concepts
Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology Roots Tecno’s MWC Concepts
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
AI-Powered Patient-Centered Healthcare
Citizen Health Has Been Successful in Raising Funds
Holiday-Themed Nail Polish Campaigns
Beetles Gel Polish Presents 'Mani Time with Mom'
Human Washing Machines
The Mirai Human Washing Machine Provides a Fast, Hands-Free Cleanse
Hair Growth-Focused Devices
Appotronics Debuts a New Line of Personal Wellness Devices at CES
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
AI-Powered Portable Skincare Devices
inewme Boasts the High-Tech NanoHydra Pro
Factory-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Boston Dynamics Atlas is Optimized for Industry at CES 2026
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Tactile Gel Manicures
Braille Nails Brings Braille into Nail Salons to Boost Beauty Inclusivity
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Life Sciences-Focused AI Tools
Expert.ai Targets the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector
Smart Data-Driven Pest Control
Rentokil Initial plc Uses Data Aggregates to Benefit Hygiene
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
STEM-Driven Building Block Kits
These LEGO Education Science Kits Come in Four Options
Science-Led Body Care Collections
REHAB. Retreat Conveniently Recreates Spa Experiences at Home
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Ultra-Fast Solid-State Batteries
Chinese Academy of Sciences Unveiled Its Lithium-Metal Pouch Cell
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Portable Wireless Lamps
Gantri Wireless Has Ten Original Designs in Collaboration with Ammunition
Data-Driven Everyday Health Apps
The 'Bloom' Health App Offers Insights Based on Health Data
Novelty Image Generators
AI Toilet Brush Generator Creates Fun Custom Toilet Brush Avatars
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Tidy Home Humanoids
Helix 02 by Figure Can Now Clean the Living Room
Military Grade-Inspired Sandals
Maharishi and Birkenstock Join for the Mogami Terra Tech Shoe
Fragrance-Focused Innovation Challenges
Indovinya Runs an Open Call for the Personal Care Industry
Marine Pollution Photo Apparel
nanamica x Mēdeia1.0 Join featuring Shomei Tomatsu's Work
Biomimetic Fashion Lines
Nonhuman Life is a Collection by P.Andrade Inspired by Organic Forms
Ultra-Thin Camera Tech
KAIST Developed a 0.94 Mm-Wide Camera with a 140-Degree Field of View
3D-Printed Makeup Brushes
Pennelli Faro's Futura Avant Lab Supports Next-Gen Makeup Application
AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
AI is Optimizing a STEM Summer Camp Directory
Multidisciplinary Art Shows
These Thoughts May Disappear Shows Jack White’s First Public Art Show
Portable Brain Scanners
The MWI Brain Scanner Combines Microwave Imaging & AI-Driven Analysis
Women-Focused Multi-Year Research Initiatives
Gatorade Announced the Body of Science Initiative
Longevity-Driven Skincare
SILAB Developed Myrtle-Based Skincare Targeting Cellular Aging Pathways
Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles
The 'NUBE' Spray Bottle Concept is Stylish and Refillable
Humanoid Robot Innovations
EngineAI Presents Its Innovations at the World Robot Conference 2025
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Bionic Knee Prostheses
Enhancing Mobility with Integrated Tissue Technology
AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
AI 3D Printing Tools
Ai Doll Generates And 3D Prints Personalized AI Action Figures Instantly
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices
Aircela Presents a Machine Producing Gasoline from Air
Tech-Enhanced Medical Solutions
Bruin Biometrics Introduced Several Technological Enhancements
Butter-Flavored Toothpastes
Salt Oral Care Teased Its First-Ever Edible Butter Toothpaste
Plant-Based Feather Fashion
Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2026 Ready-to-Wear Debuted "Fevvers"
Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries
Researchers are Advancing Wearable Electronics
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Diabetic Jewelry Designs
Isletta Creates Sensor Shells to Beautify Essential Medical Devices
Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing Products
Shed's New Product Range Focuses on Health & Wellness
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Belt-Based Wearable Sensors
The Vital Belt Performs Millimeter-Wave Sensing at the Belt Position
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Longevity-Focused Microbiome Tests
Tiny Health Has Reached Significant Milestones for Its Service
AI-Powered Digital Twin Manufacturing
Unilever Scales AI Factory Replicas to Improve Efficiency
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Barrier-Boosting Soap Ranges
Lifebuoy is Evolving from Germ Protection to Science-Led Skin Health
Hands-On STEAM Activity Kits
The Electricity Lab Experience Bundle is Neurodivergent-Friendly
Magnetic Full-Metal Razors
THOLL's Patented System Challenges Disposable Shaving Culture
Room-Resetting Humanoids
Figure's Helix-02 Bedroom Tidy Showed Two Humanoids Making a Bed
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Future Car Innovation Solutions
LG Innotek Will Showcase Hardware and Ai‑based Software at CES
AI-Powered Fragrance Development
Unilever Expands Fragrance R&D With New India Hub
Sun-Powered Plastic Recycling
Photocatalysts transform discarded plastic into clean fuel sources
Genetic Data AI-Training Initiatives
Basecamp Research Unveils Trillion Gene Atlas
Cosmetic Science Apprenticeships
Tiro and SCS Created Technical Training for Beauty Careers
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Biotech Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal and Institut Pasteur Team Up to Advance Skin Health Science
Microplastic-Fighting Fabric Innovation
CiCLO Technology Boosts Biodegradable Textile Adoption
Powerful Household Appliance Lines
Maytag Spotlights Top-Rated Kitchen and Laundry Appliances
Personalized 3D Print Styles
MIT's MechStyle Ensures Structural Integrity for 3D Models
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
AI Experiment Hubs
Google Labs Showcases Early AI Tools And Experimental Features
Biotech Body Sculpting
Provital Introduces Metabolism-Driven Body Actives
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Groundbreaking Microplastic Saliva Tests
Lumati Debuts the Lumati Detect Saliva Microplastics Test
AI-Powered UTI Tests
The BIOTIA-ID Urine Test Detects Pathogens That Others Miss
Energy-Generating Soccer Balls
PowerOn's Kinetic Energy Technology Powers Small External Devices
Wearable Olfactory VR Modules
Institute of Science Tokyo Introduced Scent Headset Prototype
Physical AI Fashion Shows
Mach33 Spotlighted Outfits for Humanoids
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Soft Structural Packaging
The Project Ara Explores Air‑filled Biomimicry as a Design Material
Rapid Surface Hygiene Scanners
BactiSee Improves Sanitation with Five-Minute Bacterial Detection
AI-Driven Medical Manufacturing
AI Predicts Growth to Produce Custom Hearing Devices in Advance
Expanded AI Cleaning Solutions
Plastno Expands its Eco-Friendly Cleaning Line and Debuts an AI App
Modular STEM Displays
LEGO Celebrates the Evolution of STEM with an Architectural Set
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
AI Merit Badges
Scouts Can Now Earn a Merit Badge By Learning About the Uses and Ethics of AI
Spring-Inspired Nail Polish Kits
Beetles Gel Polish Debuts Its Taste of Spring 2026 Collection
Paper-Based Energy Storage
Flint's Paper Battery Explores Cellulose-Derived Materials for Power
Autonomous AI Research Systems
Autoscience Launches Autoscience Virtual Laboratory
Science-Themed Soda Shop Experiences
Cool Sips Mad Scientist Soda Lab Celebrates Halloween
Volumetric Bioprinting
EPFL Uses Holographic Light Systems to Create Tissue Structures
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware
Klinta Locmele Designs the Zero Microgravity Collection
Containerized Manufacturing Units
Firestorm Labs xCell Units Launched by Its Firestorm Lab
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Sustainable Energy-Focused Journals
CAT and Springer Nature Strive to Connect Science and Industry
Microscale Swimming Robots
Michigan And Penn Engineers Create Temperature Sensing Microbots
Adaptive Apparel Fabric Innovations
Makalot Will Spotlight Material Innovations in Spring 2026
Living Degradable Plastics
Researchers Develop Self-Destructing Plastics Without Microplastics
Donut-Flavored Energy Shots
5-hour ENERGY Made Two April Fools' Flavor Ideas Real
Emerging Design Exhibitions
The Dry Cleaning Exhibition Spotlights Emerging Designers in London
Earth-Honoring Fall-Ready Technical Fashion
nanamica Drops its New Campaign for Fall/Winter 2025
AI Drug Platforms
Insilico Medicine And GenEditBio Deploy AI To Speed Rare-Disease Work
Skincare Delivery Shifts
Nuon Medical Reframes Skincare with Tech-Integrated Applicators
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Air-Infused Material Experiments
Project Ara Explores Air and Biomimicry as Lightweight Material
Printed Flatware Exhibitions
Marta's Knife, Fork, Spoon 3.0 Explores Cutlery Through 3d Printing
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
AI Industry Newsletters
Artificially Boosted Explains Practical AI Applications And Trends
Three-Dimensional Nano-Sculpting Devices
RIKEN Unveils Helical Diodes Carved from Single Crystals
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Artificial Muscle Materials
Harvard researchers develop shape-shifting programmable filaments
Cognitive Learning Tools
Brain Newsletter Delivers Weekly Cognitive Improvement Ideas
Celebratory Innovation Coins
The United States Mint 2026 $1 Innovation Coins Come in Four Designs
Efficient Energy Harvesting Tech
JBNU Researchers Debut a New Triboelectric Nanogenerators Design
Soil-Powered Sensors
Northwestern Researchers Developed Microbe-Fueled IoT Devices
Maritime Innovation-Focused Exhibitions
Marintec China 2025 Sets New Benchmarks for the Industry
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Health Object Art Exhibitions
Out of Orifice Explores Interfaces Between Body, Design, & Intimacy
Magnetic Syringe Mixing Systems
MIT Introduced MagMix Magnetic Propeller System
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Multi-Protocol Smart Home Devices
THIRDREALITY Has Outlined Its Forthcoming Product Strategy
AI Research Assistants
The Science App Provides Balanced Access to Peer-Reviewed Research
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
Biodegradable Test Kits
Measuring the Invisible Detects Microplastics with Biodegradable Materials
Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts
NOS Design Creates the NUBE Concept of Spray Bottles
Clear Home Cleaning Assistants
Transparent Robot Vacuum Concept Reimagines Function and Form
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
30atoms Designed an Airport Retail Space Around Molecular Aesthetics