Enzymes break down plastics, while seaweed helps us avoid them altogether. Now, a local startup is using a weather-proof robot boat to help keep Hong Kong waters clear. Taking a predetermined route,...

A few clicks can change our mood, even our carbon footprint. Now, thanks to a Munich-based startup’s new app, companies and their volunteer teams have a chance to get active in the local community....

Gin and whisky are saving trees from being felled. Apple leftovers or kombucha are also playing their part. In the USA alone, wood processing produces 100 tonnes of sawdust annually, which could be...

Older models are all the rage. But some items of clothing wear easily. Now, a Swedish company founded by scientists is recycling used clothing and production waste from cotton or viscose. Having been...

A placenta gene provides information on potential autism. Now, a research team from Northwestern University has discovered a different gene that is crucial to our ability to hear. Outer hair cells in...

Vibrating beds soothe premature babies. The desire to become a parent is not based on gender. In the course of a lifetime some females identify as male and undergo bodily changes. But the desire to...

Heat turns banana and orange peel into energy-rich material. Renewable energy can be stored in heated carbon blocks. Now, a research team at MIT has developed an all-solid device that converts 1900...

Medical advice can be accessed through the laundromat, trusted stylists by app. Now, a startup from Estonia has developed an internet platform which enables people from all over Europe to get legal...

Vibrations could help us learn, while sound waves stimulate bone cell growth. Now, a research team from Michigan University has developed a strong, microsecond-length ultrasound to combat tumours of...

A computer-controlled hand is removing barriers for the deaf-blind community. And now a research team from Queensland University has developed an app that promotes international dialogue between...

Implanted visual cells help the retina regenerate. Meanwhile, a Brazilian marine biologist is working on regenerating entire coral landscapes. Her secret? Probiotics. As well as being good for our...

With the right search engine, people with disabilities can check their holiday destinations in advance. A Spanish startup is helping Erasmus students find accommodation during their year abroad....

In Australia, Indigenous culture is coming into fashion. Canada is driving diversity in business. Now a Toronto-based, women-led startup is offering companies a way to make their brand image more...

Flags embedded with seeds are creating new crops in India. Now, a startup from Kanpur is recycling plastic-wrapped flower waste that would otherwise end up in the Ganges to produce a handmade...

Dopamine makes us happy. A deficiency can lead to Parkinson’s. Molecule pairs and nasal spray should, in future, spur production of the hormone. Now, working with experts and patients, an advertising...

Using the human body as a model for electronic inventions isn’t restricted to the field of data storage. Now, a research team from Washington State University has developed a high-performance...

Gorse could soon provide protein to millions. In order to maintain international fish stocks, a Dutch research team has developed a new system in tandem with the UN. It uses artificial intelligence...

Hemp is versatile; fungi helps us relax. The latter are also crucial in meat-free food production. A biotech startup from Buenos Aires recently won a NASA competition with its fermented fungal...

Whether it’s an armband that converts language to text, or a chat app for mental challenges, modern technology provides an array of support. Now four young women from Dubai are aiming to improve the...

Beer can be converted to electricity, waste from tequila production into compostable cutlery. Alcoholic drinks can be intoxicatingly sustainable. Now a startup from Dundee in Scotland is creating...