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Local potential

Farm shops are all the rage. Using them helps support local producers, and we know where our food is coming from. Now a startup...

Systematic unmasking

There’s information about everything online. The weather, our health, even the upcoming elections. But how do we know it’s reliable? A team based at...

Hip replacement

The hippies were big fans. And for some time the plant has been used for medicinal purposes - devoid of side effects. Yes, hemp...

Straight in

Going somewhere directly is usually quicker. That’s true of medicine too. People with Parkinson’s have a dopamine deficiency in the brain. But taking standard...

Surplus harvest

The pizza’s ready, and the open oven is making the kitchen feel cozy and warm. A research team from the University of Colorado Boulder...

Unfolding potential

It’s quick to prepare and comes in various shapes and sizes: pasta. A research university in New York is currently experimenting with ways of...

In the limelight

According to statistics women make up roughly 50% of the global population. A Swedish startup is examining the gender balance in film and TV...

A light wind

Many alternative energies fall back on the elements. High in demand is wind. For proof, look no further than a design student in Berlin....

Early detection

Cars need regular MOTs - and so, perhaps, do humans. The idea is gaining in currency also thanks to developments such as a new...

The sound of independence

A big city has much to offer. And a good sense of direction helps to navigate its labyrinth of streets. Yet, how is that...