"555 Inspirations Award Presentation Ceremony"

10 Finalists

1. 'Anti-Boat-Sinking Device': Wu Zhenguo, Xiamen

When ships get into distress, buoyancy bags are activated to block the breaches in the vessel's hull, then providing buoyancy so that the vessel floats on an even keel.

2. Mankind's New Home': Mao Qingju, Shanghai

Rockets loaded with carbon dioxide and oxygen are sent to Mars, transforming its ecosystem into an environment supporting human life.

3. 'Atmospheric Control: Greening Deserts': Hong Ming, Shanghai

Leveraging advanced technology and reflected microwaves to bring humid atmosphere to the desert, thus stimulating rainfall and solving the problem of desertification.

4. 'Anti-Drug Implant': Ren Donghui, Shanghai.

Through vaccination, the white blood cells in the body attack the original invading drug/poison, thus causing discomfort in the drug-taking person.

5. 'Virtual Travel': Wang Zhi, Shanghai

Using computers, satellites, networks, and brainwave technology to create a virtual travel itinerary, which enables tourists to interactively see, listen, feel, smell and taste during their virtual holiday.

6. 'Heart Attack Early-Warning System': Jing Bei, Beijing

To install an automatic heart-attack monitor close to the heart so that when a cardiac event occurs, music or soothing words from a family member calm the patient and prevent a worsening of the condition.

7. 'Wireless Power Transmission': Li Guohui, Guangzhou

Changing the way electricity is transmitted and received, thereby opening up other means of power transmission.

8. 'Nerves Reattachment Superglue': Tian Jianguo, Nanjing

Using two identical woven proteins to join the severed ends of the spinal cord.

9. 'Water Purifying Organisms': Xu Yexing, Nanjing

In polluted streams and seas, these "fish-like" organisms are put to work to mop up all the heavy metals and poisonous organic materials.

10. 'Wind-Powered Automobiles': Liu Wei, Wuhan

Installing air intakes and a wind-powered generator on vehicles, thus transforming wind power into electric motive power, thereby reducing pollution.