Tag: Diversity

The spicy compound in chillies can do wonders for our health. Now, a US research team is looking for a silver bullet when it comes to the Big C. They’re nearly there, with a new study taking in more than 70 cancer types. Key here is a specially developed molecule that targets a cancerous variant of PCNA, a protein...

Restaurants and travel destinations can be filtered according to holidaymakers’ mobility requirements. Some, meanwhile, look for places where they can meet like-minded people. Now, a new app is helping Black travellers connect with the African diaspora globally. And not just that. App users can create a profile with their current location and travel preferences, arrange to meet people or...

Digital libraries enable greater access to education in Congo. But for women in rural areas of Nepal, the problem persists, particularly at tertiary level. Enter a not-for-profit organisation which is offering local women traineeships in order to develop additional skills and confidence. The education and orientation programme encompasses health, environmental and social issues, as well as physical training. Recent...

Whether it’s in the airport or on the road, inclusion is gaining ground. But for people with limited mobility, a dip in the sea still presents a significant challenge. Albeit not in Greece - thanks to a startup that provides automatic seawater access stations. At the beach, users can switch from their wheelchairs to a mobile sun lounger which...

Office sounds are available for home-working, likewise the comforting hum of a cat purring. Still, many people want the company of a real-life person with whom they can share their ups and downs. For shy or introverted people, however, this can be a challenge. Something a US startup wants to change with its new dating app, which contains a...

Sustainable material and human hair waste have much in common; hair extensions are environmentally-friendly too. But what about braids? Certainly, getting them requires time, patience and powers of endurance. Or at least it did, until a new US startup came on the scene. No more pulling or cramping: once the braid is started, its new, automated device is set to finish the rest...

Volunteer test subjects for mosquito repellents can breathe easy. And testing new medication on animals could also be old news thanks to an important development made by an Australian-led research team. Instead of cultivating human cell samples in a Petri dish statically, the team has successfully replicated conditions like air and blood flow in the human lung, creating advanced...

Single parents can get support for dating. Working people with children face a variety of challenges. Now, an Australian startup is helping companies and their teams overcome these hurdles, creating both a more positive working environment and an enhanced sense of belonging. Their platform provides employees with relevant company rules and benefits. But also ideas and practical tips -...