12 Inventions That Are Basically Real-Life Superpowers
![12 Inventions That Are Basically Real-Life Superpowers](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/3/8/904238_320x180.jpg)
Ah, the marvels of modern technology. For centuries, humans have dreamed of having superhuman abilities, like the power to fly, to become invisible, or to communicate with animals. From invisibility cloaks to robotic fingers with living human skin, it’s clear that we’ve come a long way in the past few decades. We can now do things that were once thought impossible, like flying a human-powered aircraft or talking to dolphins. But technology isn’t just about achieving the impossible - it’s also about making life easier and more convenient. With smartphones, energy harvesters, and artificial eyes, we have tools that can help us stay connected, stay safe, and stay healthy.
In this list, we’ll explore some of the most amazing and groundbreaking technologies that have been developed in recent years. We’ll look at inventions that are pushing the boundaries of science and engineering, and we’ll see how they can be used to make our lives better. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 12 most incredible technologies of the 21st century.
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Seeing is believing.
![Tech Superpowers SUPERHUMAN VISiON An artificial eye design by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology could give you better vision than your own eyes, with quicker response times and more sensitivity to light. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/8/903128.jpg)
Superhuman strength achieved.
![Tech Superpowers SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH An international team of researchers has made artificial muscles that are 200 times stronger than human muscles of the same size. GRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/6/903126.jpg)
Run faster with this new exoskeleton shoe.
![Tech Superpowers SUPERHUMAN SPEED A high-tech new running shoe speed you up up to 50%. It has a special exoskeleton device that helps to redirect the vertical motion of your body, so you can reach your top running speed. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/7/903127.jpg)
Tooth fairy, get ready.
![Tech Superpowers REGENERATiON Researchers in Japan are working on a medicine that could help people grow back their teeth. They plan to start testing it on humans in 2024. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/0/903120.jpg)
Brain-to-rat connection: now a reality.
![Tech Superpowers PSYCHiCALLY CONTROLLiNG ANiMALS Researchers at Harvard have developed a way to control a rat's tail just by thinking about it. This is the first brain-to-brain connection between a human and an animal made without any invasive procedures. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/1/903121.jpg)
Dreams take flight.
![Tech Superpowers PERSONAL FLiGHT KENNETH 1 MOLSON FOUNDATION UNITED SHOWER BOMBARGIER HOWLAH A adidas A PhD student at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies managed to fly an ornithopter, a human-powered aircraft with wings that flap like a bird. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/2/903122.jpg)
Stroke survivors can now communicate again, thanks to UT Austin.
![Tech Superpowers READING MINDS Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created a way for people who have had strokes to communicate again. This technology can take brain activity and turn it into a stream of words. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/1/8/903118.jpg)
Invisibility cloaks: now a reality.
![Tech Superpowers INViSiBiLiTY A Canadian company released Quantum Stealth, a thin material that can make anything from soldiers to tanks and ships invisible. It works by bending light around the target, so it can't be seen in visible, infrared, or shortwave infrared light. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/4/903124.jpg)
MIT-created SanaHeal: strong seal, no pain.
![Tech Superpowers RAPiD HEALiNG A company created at MIT has come up with a way to help surgeons with tissue repair. Their bioadhesive technology creates a strong seal even when tissue is wet, and it can be taken off without hurting the tissue underneath. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/1/7/903117.jpg)
Dolphin chat: A success.
![Tech Superpowers COMMUNICATING WITH ANIMALS Scientists have created a device that can translate dolphin whistles into human words. A bottlenose dolphin used it to show a scientist a piece of seaweed nearby. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/3/903123.jpg)
Flexible, breathable energy harvesting.
![Tech Superpowers AUTHORIZE POWERiNG DEViCES WiTH DESIGN YOUR BODY New nanofibers can be used to make energy harvesters that are flexible, breathable, and reliable. They can take mechanical energy from body movements and turn it into electricity. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/1/9/903119.jpg)
Robots: Now with human skin.
![Tech Superpowers SUMMONiNG A CYBORG ARMY Japanese scientists have created robotic fingers with coating of living skin, which can heal itself. This is a big step towards making robots that look and act like people. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/5/903125.jpg)