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A smart application provides migrants with much-needed information about life in Germany. >

A children’s book for adults, The Well of Being explores life through narrative and illustration. >

Nigerian technology startup Hello Tractor is an on-demand farming machinery service for farmers in rural Africa. >

Breakthrough in bioprinting technology opens up new possibilities for organ transplants. >

French start-up discovers that LED lamps can generate a speedy internet connection. >

Rocket Innovations gave the traditional notebook a much needed tech upgrade. >

Nigerian linguist designs a digital keyboard to address the possible extinction of Nigeria’s multiple dialects. >

The Leitura de Bolso campaign sends mini-reading instalments to smartphones to get Brazilians excited about reading. >

83 countries are ranked in arts, architecture and design based on the number of design awards won, with the United States taking the top position. >

The Aerîal sensing network uses your home Wi-Fi signals to safeguard your space, focusing on security, elderly care and baby monitoring. >

Surveillance robots roam the streets to assess potential threats and alert authorities. >

Designed by Iona Inglesby, Dot One converts data from your cheek-swab into unique textiles and graphic prints. >

The LibraryBox bridges the gap of information delivery in developing nations without internet access. >

Flowy reduces stress, anxiety and panic attacks using daily breathing rituals. >

The doctHERs initiative is an online platform that connects doctors to patients in need using technology. >

Interactive documentary uses a phone line and the web to share the haunting experiences of those who were sterilised against their will. >

Project 10 000 Kids teaches robotics and engineering skills to Nigerian school kids. >

Archie Archambault’s minimal maps simplify the layout of cities so that we don’t have to rely on Google. >

Scientists have discovered that yellow mealworms are able to decompose plastic in under 24 hours. >