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Ori revolutionises compact city living

Compact modular unit designed to simultaneously function as a storage space, bedroom, living room and workspace. >
It’s not an organism but it’s certainly alive, says the creator of the cyborg stingray

In an effort to learn more about the heart and its functions, researchers created a living cyborg using the cells of rat’s heart. >
Nima senses microscopic amounts of gluten

Nima detects gluten in foods that are labelled as "gluten-free" but may have picked up microscopic amounts of the protein during the cooking process. >
Photographer’s new book shows the awkward humanity of fame

Known for his quirky photography style, Uneasy is a book of Chris Buck’s portraits of the famous from 1986 to 2016. >
Wearable device acts as 24/7 physical therapist to Parkinson’s Disease patients

Xeed is a smart device designed to improve the treatment of patients suffering from Parkinson's Disease by monitoring their tremor patterns. >
New controller allows upper-limb amputees to play video games using their feet

GEAR’s creators say it allows amputees to control video game characters with the same precision as able-bodied users. >
Dencity competition winners foster new ideas that tackle high density in informal settlements

Social, architectural and technological solutions to improve the living conditions in the world’s urban slums. >
Nimb discreetly sends alerts in emergency situations

If you’re in distress, the Nimb ring sends your location to family and friends. >
Project Nourished: A virtual reality experience that tricks your taste buds

Experience designer Jinsoo An’s Project Nourished creates virtual worlds where any food dream is possible. >
Cozmo, the unpredictable robotic companion

Tech innovation company Anki have designed a tiny robotic companion like no other. >
Addressing packaging waste one pizza box at a time

GreenBox is a reconfigurable pizza box designed for multiple use >
Public art melts away in political protest

Created by American design duo LigoranoReese, these ice sculptures show the disintegration of the American Dream. >
New smart material reacts to light, heals itself and remembers its shape

Researchers at WSU have for the first time developed a smart material with more than one function. >
American inventor uses 200-year-old technology to create a cutting-edge engine

By coupling one of NASA’s Stirling engines with electric hybrid technology, Josh MacDowell manages to drive a 100 kilometres on less than three litres of petrol >
Sustainable plastic products made out of air pollution

AirCarbon is a plastic polymer made out of methane emissions that would otherwise be polluting the air. >
Alby Apparel promises liquid-repellent breathable clothes

Using patented Fillium technology, wearing these Alby Apparel clothes promises to dramatically reduce your washing load. >
The meat-free burger that bleeds

Impossible Foods has developed an entirely vegetarian burger that simulates meat so effectively that it bleeds. >
Shoes that are wearable for longer win cradle to cradle design challenge

Virginia Tech student designs modular shoe with parts that can be disassembled to recycle or decompose. >
Exoskin: The programmable material

Scientists have created a material that is able to bring motion to otherwise motionless products. >
Wovns promises original woven textiles on demand

Imagine being able to turn individual digital designs into custom Jacquard-woven fabric, available in quantities as small as a single metre. >
Turning plastic into fuel, an innovative way to deal with waste

A team made up of researchers from USA and China have come up with a new way to deal with plastic waste. >
Are edible cups the future of tableware?

LOLIWARE is a line of all-natural, seaweed-based cups that are completely safe to eat >
We talk to South African ceramicist Andile Dyalvane

Andile Dyalvane’s first solo exhibition is set to open in New York’s Friedman Benda gallery this month. >
5 companies working toward a sustainable future

Following the signing of the Paris agreement this year, sustainability is on top of everyone’s minds and it seems like global brands are leading the way. >

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