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Hearing aids or pacemakers don’t need batteries. E-bikes and scooters definitely do. After multiple charging cycles, some cells often lose their functionality which makes complex batteries completely useless. A French startup is aiming to prevent this with its innovative new battery pack. The casing is made from recycled materials and contains cells which can be individually exchanged. No cables...

A photo triggers memories. Many online maps provide live data; some give information on climate risk areas. Now, a not-for-profit organisation from Canada is allowing users to delve into the earth’s Indigenous past. Initially launched as an investigation into whose land would be impacted by a new pipeline, the project grew through a combination of archive work and communication...

Biodegradable markers are a highlight. Environmentally-friendly colouring agents are a rarity in the textiles industry - but perhaps these will change that. Cue a Finnish research project investigating natural sources for dyes and pigments. Even microbes from agricultural waste are going under the microscope. Each step in the production of biocolourants, from manufacture to delivery, is examined for sustainability....

Synthetic DNA could replace data centres. Where human information is concerned, however, the placenta is a veritable treasure trove. A research team from the University of California recently discovered an unidentified gene in the placenta that could be crucial for early autism diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition linked to genetic and environmental factors. If too many free...

Thanks to apps we can make our lifestyle more sustainable or change our impact on the environment. Now, an Israeli startup is offering businesses a way of taking on social responsibility while fostering team spirit through volunteering opportunities. Registration for the online platform is free to nonprofit organisations. They can post one-off or long-term projects and recruit volunteers to...

Plants perform photosynthesis quicker with CO2. Potentially creating new soft drinks. If a Californian startup has its way, thanks to CO2 there should soon be more meat. Not less. The idea was originally developed at NASA, but never took off. Microorganisms are supplied with air and a little water in tanks. After four days, the protein produced can be...