A variant of an enzyme has been created by a group of scientists and engineers from the University of Texas and was found beneficial in dissolving plastic waste at a fast rate. This enzyme is able to dissolve plastics that naturally need centuries to degrade to do it within several […]
Around 900 patients with type 1 diabetes in the UK are being tested for an artificial pancreas that may change their lives. It will remove the necessity to do finger-prick tests and reduce the risk of hypoglycaemic attacks which can be life-threatening due to the blood sugar levels dropping too […]
Beewise is a company whose product is an innovative beehive box that aims to better the well-being of bees and promote their longevity. There are global efforts by organizations and governments to prevent pesticides and plant more pollinator-friendly flowers that will help increase the bee populations naturally. The protection of […]
Weeds can be a real nightmare for farmers, but there may finally be a way to get rid of them efficiently and with minimal human effort. Namely, this innovative, third-generation weeding robot which has recently been presented to the public is powered by AI and kills weeds with its lasers […]
Did you know that algae can generate clean energy, convert CO2 into oxygen, be used in space, and produce biomass for fertilizers? Knowing this amazing organism’s potential, Adan Ramirez Sanchez, a 23-year-old Mexican biotechnician and winner of the Latin American Innovators under 35 Award, went to pursue it. Hence, he […]
WeWALK’s smart cane allows blind and visually impaired individuals to travel with confidence by easing the navigation on the streets. According to the WHO, there are 285 million people with visual impairments and 39 million blind people globally. This makes the assistive tech market big and growing. According to estimates […]
Did you know that around 71 percent of the surface of our planet is covered with water? So, it’s quite unbelievable that every continent struggles with lack of water and even 1.2 billion individuals don’t have proper access to water safe for drinking. This is sad and unfortunate reality that […]
If you’ve ever had to wear a plaster cast, you definitely know what discomfort is. These plasters are heavy, they’re not waterproof and you therefore need to cover them with something when you shower, and when taken out, they cause such an unpleasant smell. However, with this innovation by a […]