Researchers are developing a completely transparent solar panel and it’s set to be a game-changer. >

Gecko Health, an MIT spinout, has designed a smart inhaler that links to an app and helps asthma sufferers monitor their prescriptions and prevent attacks. >

The Embrace Warmer is a low-tech incubator for low weight and preterm infants born in the developing world. >

A French publishing company encourages digital-dependent commuters to read instead of play on their personal tech devices. >

Vivi makes it possible for a surgeon to check a patient’s vitals without looking away. >

The visually impaired take photos too, says Dustin Adams, the designer of VizSnap. >

A 10-year study into the properties of fire ants has put researchers on a path to a self-healing material. >

This inventor's flashlight is powered by body heat and is expected to be a step towards living without batteries. >

Israel-based MobileODT is leveraging the power of mobile phones and selfies to improve cervical cancer screening among women in high-risk, low-income areas. >

Hubert and Elisabeth van Doorne together with Dutch Design Week are upcycling Zanzibar’s glass waste to pave the way for sustainable building on the island. >