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Luxurious alternative

Fish remains could replace the plastic used in packaging and clothes. Snakes, crocodiles and lizards are reared in animal farms to meet the luxury goods industry’s demand for exotic leather. Now, a Portuguese startup is hoping to prevent some 2 million animals each year from ending up as watch straps, shoes or bags. Animal cells are taken once from...

Broader perspective

In health emergencies, drawing the correct conclusions can prove essential. When it comes to filling company vacancies, soft skills are often more important than a CV. Now, a French startup is helping firms recognise the personal strengths of their talent pool. Participants answer scientifically-based questions as part of an online test, and assess whether the results are logical or...

Collective change

Social engagement breeds improved teamwork, whether locally or abroad. Now, a Spanish company is offering firms and their employees a chance to develop more sustainable practices. First, a team is created on their platform, with each member filling out a questionnaire. The results are used to calculate both individual team members’ CO2 consumption, and that of the team as...

Playful revelation

A new device controls anomalies in cardiac rhythm in accordance with our breathing patterns. Now, a startup from England is backing technology to help avoid errors in diagnosing depression. Their system analyses patients’ facial and vocal expressions while they play video games. The games trigger psychological processes in patients, revealing cognitive patterns associated with depression. An artificial intelligence makes...

Safe diversion

Birds base their flight path on the earth's magnetic field. Meeting a wind turbine en route, however, is unfortunate for both bird and turbine. Which is why a startup from Greece has developed a system that diverts the animals while simultaneously minimising the off-time of the electricity generators. Thermal imaging- and high-resolution cameras provide round-the-clock surveillance for critical areas...

Preparatory development

With the right equipment, children with disabilities can operate computers. Now, together with the Technical University in Berlin, a German startup has developed an online course to make coding more accessible for 7-16 year-olds. Once a week in one-hour video chats, trained coaches explain how code is developed. In small groups, children then learn about Python in a playful...

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