The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Developed as part of the collaboration with the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission for the development …
The science fair venue of the Kerala State Schools Sasthrolsavam 2015-16 at St. Aloysius High School here de facto turned out to be a mine of innovative designs from the minds of students reflecting their concern for the environment. Recycling of plastic waste and energy from waste received much focus. …
To give unencumbered grant of up to Rs.50 lakh to each innovator, who will own the patent Drug firm Pfizer has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to launch an initiative to support individuals and start-ups for creating healthcare innovations in the country. The initiative — “Pfizer …
ASAHIKAWA, HOKKAIDO – The inventor of a new kind of toilet based on sawdust calls it a hygienic solution for whenever there is no water or drainage, such as after natural disasters. The Bio-Lux toilet uses a screw mixing mechanism to turn over the sawdust and keep the odor down. …
Researchers have taken 3-D printing to another level, where they are rebuilding the human heart through 3-D printing, as well as replicas of arteries, bones and brains - all being printed out of biological materials, according to a recent study at the Carnegie Mellon University. "We've been able to take …
A team of researchers have created a type of new redox-flow battery that can withstand up to 10,000 charging cycles without losing a crucial amount of capacity. The synthetic batteries were created based on organic polymers and water, according to the study. "What's new and innovative about our battery is …
A young researcher from the Allahabad University's (AU) department of physics has come up with breakthrough research in new age solar cells that could revolutionize the photovoltaic technology that harnesses solar energy. Lokendra Kumar, an assistant professor at AU's department of physics, worked with the US scientists at Purdue University …
Set against the might of climate change, can small measures like solar-powered batteries or drip irrigation make a difference? Innovations involving both are among 10 finalists in the 2015 Sustainia Award, an international competition for projects with a potential to address the impact of climate change. One aims to light …
Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, researchers at the University of Michigan have created a lattice-like cell that can stretch like an accordion, allowing it to tilt along the sun's trajectory and capture more energy. They detail the idea in a paper published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. …
The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced the eight eco-innovations that will be trialled at its world headquarters in Gogarburn as part of its innovation sponsorship programme. The eight innovations, from new water systems to beehives, will be implemented by a range of SMEs who pitched their ideas to the …
COIMBATORE: The Indian Rice Research Institute, Hyderabad, has awarded a farmer from Dharapuram for adopting drip irrigation system in rice cultivation, thereby reducing water consumption by 60%. Parthasarathy M, 69, received the Innovative Rice Farmer Award on August 29. In all, 30 farmers from sixteen states were nominated for this …
18-year-old Perry Alagappan feted at World Water Week for his groundbreaking graphene heavy-metal filter, which he will keep open-source Consumer electronics, including computers and mobiles, are leaving a legacy of toxic waste in countries including China and India. Recycling factories across Asia are recovering e-waste exported from around the world, …
A Canadian biotech company claims to have developed a commercial-scale biodegradable replacement for the harmful synthetic microbeads found in many beauty products. TerraVerdae BioWorks, announced today (Monday 24 August) it had carried out a 10,000 litre production run for its microbead replacement, which it developed with funding from Innovate UK. …
Mimicking the structure of a butterfly's wings could boost the output of solar panels by almost 50%, researchers from the University of Exeter have claimed. The team, led by Professor Tapas Mallick, studied the Cabbage White butterfly which is known to take flight before other butterflies on cloudy days, thanks …
Driven by zeal and inspiration, a young man in Mathioya, Murang'a county, has come up with an hydropower project that has connected more than 72 homes to power. John Wangari, 23, innovated a wooden motor that he used to draw water from River Gondo when he was sent home for …
Clear Water Revival’s new ecological biofilters aim to transform the pond and pool market So Hot The Roads Melted ... 98F Britain Bakes ... Wimbledon’s Hottest Ever Day ... That was how some headlines marked thermometers touching 37C in July. Many will have headed straight for the nearest pool for …
KOLKATA: A two-member team from IIT-Kharagpur has bagged the top slot at an international green competition in Paris with an innovative technology to conserve electricity by auctioning units. Over 12500 innovators from 168 countries had participated in the 'Go Green In The City', an annual competition, this year. The app, …
Johannesburg — Every year, the country loses millions of rands due to water wastage caused by leaking pipes and taps left running unattended to. In a bid to stem the water wastage, a group of Grade 10 learners from Mathari High School in Limpopo have developed a project which uses …
Scientists in Switzerland announced a clean-energy breakthrough on Wednesday; a cheaper, solar technology that splits water molecules to create clean-burning hydrogen fuel. The solar panel design will make it cheaper to produce hydrogen, but a simple version won't be available for average citizens for at least 10 years, scientists said. …
The seemingly ever-growing tech giant Google has now launched its first startup focused on the so-called “Smart Cities” movement, according to recent reports. The company — which has been dubbed Sidewalk Labs — will of course focus on “urban issues.” Specifically, it will address issues of livability and business support, …
Unilever's innovation platform, Unilever Foundry, has launched a new global crowdsourcing community to find new ways to tackle global sustainability problems. Announced at Lions Innovation in Cannes by Unilever senior vice president of global media Luis di Comolast week, Foundry IDEAS will enable collaboration between consumers and innovators to look …
