2016 Archive

Solar balloons generate energy where clouds cannot interfere with their efficiency. >

Scientists at a United States hospital are using a freeze-dried pill made of faecal matter to treat obesity. >

“That Dragon, Cancer” is an interactive narrative about Joel Green and his battle with cancer. >

Durban-based creative Wesley van Eeden has created his own voice and message through his hip, character-based art. >

Self-produced singer-songwriter Imogen Heap is an unusual digital diva with rare technical savvy and a personal vision for the future of the music industry. >

The Malaika Honey programme is providing skills training and education to allow poor communities in Uganda to make a steady income through beekeeping. >

Soon high-flying kites could be harnessing the potential power from the wind as a cheaper alternative to wind turbines. >

Swiss inventor Clement Bimek created a device that could shake up the birth control industry. >

The Phoenix, the world’s lightest exoskeleton for the disabled, will be adapted to help disabled children. >

Worn by Muslim women all over the world, the burka has been a controversial topic for centuries. >

While the seeds at this farm will still be planted by people, SPREAD's automated systems will take care of the rest. >