Check out this article, from our very own, on 3-D printing and helping others using this technology. This is an example of how science and technology is used to improve the life of others.
. http://www.mercurynews.com/cupertino/ci_26722710/high-school-students-create-lifelike-3-d-printed
. http://www.mercurynews.com/cupertino/ci_26722710/high-school-students-create-lifelike-3-d-printed