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A 4G network could soon be on the moon. And speaking of space, an American startup is bringing SMART and environmentally-friendly tyres developed by NASA back down to earth. Made from an alloy comprising nickel and titanium, the space agency designed the tyre to withstand rough terrain and extreme temperatures. Similar to chainmail, metallic wires are interwoven to form...

It’s inspiring to see how people with disabilities are getting the chance to display their talents on stage or present their art to a wider audience. Now, an economic collective in London has set itself the goal of addressing the inequalities in the business world that affect the 1.3 billion people globally who live with disabilities. Together with 500...

Plant secretions are a useful source of energy. Inspired by photosynthesis, a research team from Lausanne has developed leaf-like electrodes which, powered by solar energy, can generate hydrogen from air humidity. The basis for the technology is a thin, light-transmissive and porous mesh made from melted quartz fibres. After being coated with fluorine-doped tin oxide, the structure becomes highly...

Not everyone needs to wait so long for a hair appointment thanks to a Toronto startup. But those using hair extensions are often obliged to make do with plastic products. A team of Black female founders in America is hoping to change that, however, and has developed a plant-based alternative to traditional hair extensions. In place of a synthetic...

One app offers disability assistance for those changing trains, while another helps those with Parkinson’s navigate the web. Now a startup from Berlin has created a platform which enables families to find caregivers for their loved ones. Carers are matched to a patient’s specific needs, and are subject to background checks - even when coming from abroad. Once chosen,...

Creamy ice-cream and nutrient-rich milk alternatives have been made without animal products for years. Recently, a team of researchers from Copenhagen University has been focusing on how to make fat-free cream, striking lucky with their mix of water, milk protein, a thickener and lactic acid bacteria. The latter behave like the fat globules present in dairy-based whipped cream and...