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Whether it’s breathing new life into old clothes or making art from chopsticks, the circular economy is all the rage. Now a Dutch startup has developed a technology for recycling old tires. Each year around 13.5 million tons of waste are produced from 1.5 billion tires. Tires are generally burned, releasing CO2 and poisonous gases into the atmosphere. Needlessly....

A well-stocked spice rack makes for a more enjoyable kitchen experience. Spices achieve their full potential when you get the right mix. The same goes for teams. A startup in the USA is helping companies find a diverse mix of employees to run their firms. Using an online platform jobseekers upload their profiles, including their unique characteristics. Companies can...

Algae are versatile. They absorb CO2 and are great in the kitchen. Now a team of Paris-based researchers used information from algae to help reverse blindness. Their test person was a man whose ocular cells were no longer sensitive to light. Through close examination of glowing algae the team was able to find a specific protein which reacts to...

Inspire and be inspired from the comfort of your couch. A range of artworks is only a click away. And it's all possible thanks to a startup launched by an English artist. After collecting money through a fundraising platform his team programmed the first virtual museum. Using the latest in virtual reality technology and 3D simulations, people from all...

In Japanese culture, older people are revered. Their experience serves as an example. An attitude that is starting to have a ripple effect in an industry traditionally dominated by youth. Despite her advancing years, an Australian model is still going down a storm. The 71-year-old recently graced the Australian Fashion Week in her swimsuit. After making her modelling debut...

One person's waste is another person's gold. Used coffee grounds, for example, make for excellent fertilizer or briquettes. Now the research team of a Spanish institute is experimenting with fertilizer made from organic and agricultural products. So-called bagasse, made from beer brewing waste, is mixed with the leftovers from rapeseed oil production and fresh cow dung. As part of...