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Architecture & Design
A lampshade coating improves indoor air quality
Researchers have designed lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds
Agriculture & Energy
Digital tech supports smallholder farmers in Ghana
Farmers access credit, markets, and information that can help build local agricultural resilience
Fashion & Beauty
AI spots defects in textile production
This platform can spot errors and defects before they create waste, making textile production more efficient and sustainable
Features
Taking stock of climate innovation
The UN has released its latest stocktake report on progress against the Paris Climate Agreement. What are the key insights for innovation?
Sustainability
Turning kale waste into health and personal care products
A group of researchers have found a more sustainable and efficient way to extract useful compounds from kale waste
Health & Wellbeing
At-home testing for microbiome health
New, personalised tests deliver analysis of microbiome health to help optimise dietary and supplement recommendations
Agriculture & Energy
A bio-inspired solar power leaf
The design increases operating efficiency and produces freshwater
Manufacturing
A new way to produce fluorochemicals
A new method for generating fluorochemicals makes it much safer and cheaper to produce many chemical and pharmaceutical products
Health & Wellbeing
Last-mile access to female health products
A platform connects pharmacies and health clinics with customers and enables easy online ordering
Agriculture & Energy
Using disused mines and gravity to store energy
A startup captures and releases energy by raising and lowering weights in mine shafts
Agriculture & Energy
Improving the efficiency of phosphorous fertilisers
A new type of fertiliser could significantly reduce water contamination and carbon emissions
Food & Drink
‘Coffee-free coffee’ for a sustainable morning brew
The grounds are made from chickpeas, barley, black currants, and more