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A phone case that powers smartphones
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Nikola Labs are developing a phone case that can extend the battery life of smartphones using wasted energy.
26 Nov 15
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Learn a new word and prove that you’re not a robot
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iCAPTCHA by Bilingo is a service that checks that you’re not a robot while teaching South Africans words from the 11 official languages.
26 Nov 15
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James Roberts: Life-saving solutions for neonatal care
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Inspired by the plight of refugees, James Roberts created a low-cost incubator for babies born prematurely.
25 Nov 15
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Delicious monsters by Porky Hefer
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African Design
Cape Town-based designer Porky Hefer has created bizarre human-scale nests, inspired by fantastical underwater creatures.
25 Nov 15
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Hack household goods to create imaginative toys for children
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Product Design
David van der Stel has designed Hackjes, a set of connectors and add-ons created to help you "hack" household objects into creative objects.
25 Nov 15
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Illustrations unlock the hero in every kid
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Jason Ratliff’s work plays on imagination, wonder and play in his illustrated superhero series.
25 Nov 15
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A manmade lagoon could be the future of tidal energy
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Industrial Design
The UK is at the forefront of renewable energy with plans to launch a new era of tidal energy.
25 Nov 15
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"Miners Shot Down" wins Best Documentary at the International Emmy Awards
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African Design
Al Jazeera English's Witness documentary, "Miners Shot Down", has won Best Documentary at the International Emmy Awards.
25 Nov 15
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LIVIN Farm’s Hive lets you grow and farm your own mealworms
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Food Design
A desktop hive for the kitchen allows users to feed, farm then eat their own mealworms.
25 Nov 15
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Water sensitive textile shelters become cheerful in the rain
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Architecture & Interiors
Water Culture by experimental Italian design studio Fabrica is a textile that responds to rain by producing cheerful prints to offset gloomy weather.
25 Nov 15
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