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YOLK’s Solar Paper is a fold-up solar charger

The world’s lightest and thinnest solar charging device measures 1.1 centimetres deep and weighs only 120 grams. >
Biofuels company Fulcrum powers aircrafts with household garbage

The largest producer of aviation biofuels, Fulcrum BioEnergy aims to provide an alternative to petroleum by converting household garbage into jet fuel. >
Chronicle releases scientific guide to Marijuana

Marijuana is no longer associated with stoners, proves Chronicle with the release of “Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana”. >
New wearable panic button

Wearsafe is a safety device and app designed to instantly alert and connect your friends or family in an emergency. >
Origami-inspired shelter a turning point for military, disaster relief efforts

A team at the University of Notre Dame have designed an energy-saving military shelter based on the ancient art of origami. >
Knocki turns any surface into an all-purpose remote control

A new smart device allows you to perform everyday functions with a simple knock on a wall, table or door. >
The future of microorganisms in the built environment

The "Living Things" installation challenges the way we think about how microorganisms can be integrated and celebrated in the built environment. >
Faith47’s new project "Lay Your Weapons Down"

The Cape Town artist’s latest work is situated in a creative district of New York City and speaks to the power of human connection. >
Filmmaker and artist Ralph Ziman helps unmask some of Africa’s truths

The South African artist discusses film and art as mediums of creative expression. >
Conservationists call on Coca-Cola to save the planet

An independent group of altrulists have asked Coke to pump its three billion dollar yearly advertising budget into saving the planet. >
Multi-sensory Cotton Candy Theremin

The act of spinning cotton candy becomes a multi-sensory experience with "feeding designer" Emilie Baltz's Cotton Candy Theremin. >
Plug into solar power in your home

This plug enables you to use solar power in your home without installing your own solar panels. >
Robert Brunner tells us what goes into designing a great product

Robert Brunner, former Apple industrial design director and founder of design studio Ammunition, offers some insight into what he does best. >
Eco-friendly food carts on the move in the US

MOVE Systems have designed a food cart that aims to cut harmful emissions by 95 per cent, and they'll be populating the streets of New York soon. >
Create 3D photographs with your smartphone or tablet using Bevel

Bevel is the first accessory capable of turning a smartphone or tablet into a 3D camera. >
The unpredictable Frankenphones of Shenzen, China

Unlike the people of Shenzen, China, you probably own a device from one of two smartphone brands and you haven’t even asked yourself why. >
Kids' wheelchairs become giant paintbrushes

An artist in the US has dedicated his life to creating art tools for children with disabilities. >
African artists are coming around for dinner

Group exhibition “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” in New York celebrates the growing impact of African art and artists on the global stage. >
Public urinators get splashback from pee-repelling paint

San Francisco has been testing out "pee-proof" paint that sprays back pee onto an offender's feet and legs to combat the public urination problem. >
Yodit Eklund: Bantu, a surf brand for Africa

Bantu Wax, founded by Yodit Eklund, is an African surf brand that breaks the clichés of blonde, blue-eyed surf babes with images from Africa's own surf culture. >
Joy McKinney's new work "Armed Forces" looks at issues of race and injustice

New York-based artist Joy Mckinney's new photographic series, "Armed Forces", focuses on race and injustice within African American communities. >
Radioactive bugs and the beautiful bayou in Ryan Gillis’ mysterious short film “Palm Rot”

Inspired by Florida, palm trees and a mysterious yellow crate, Ryan Gillis releases the short film that’s made a big splash on the awards circuit. >
Does this milk smell bad to you?

A lid that changes colour when milk is starting to spoil saves the family member nominated for the “sour milk” smell test. >
A contraceptive pill that calls women who forget to take it

Oviary is the first update the contraceptive pill has received in 50 years and it’s going to make it more effective for women everywhere. >

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