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Innovation
4 reasons why museums aren’t cashing in on NFTs
Museums have generally engaged very little with NFTs, with researchers attributing the decision to the complication of the digital assets and the financial return for institutions.
Future of Food
This Israeli 'beef' isn't like anything you've eaten before. Here's why
This plant protein has a unique appeal, because it mimics flank steak, whereas other beef alternatives have mostly been limited to ground beef dishes like burgers.
Education, Skills and Learning
Three ways to encourage the world's teachers to innovate
Some teachers found that the pandemic pushed them to problem-solve and do things differently. We need to encourage innovation by giving them more agency.
Plastics and the Environment
This company is developing the first-ever biodegradable shoe
Companies including Reebok are developing sustainable footwear made from plants. Here's what you need to know.
Innovation
Here are the top 10 nations enjoying the fastest growth in small businesses – and why it matters
The innovation born from the pandemic has created a host of new digitally native businesses designed to meet evolving needs and new market opportunities.
Science
Scientists have made some surprising new discoveries about how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago
Dinosaurs may have lived in social herds as early as 193 million years ago, according to a scientific discovery made in southern Patagonia.
Emerging Technologies
What is 'futures studies' and how can it help us improve our world?
We spoke with futurist Dr. Stuart Candy about the latest developments in the field of futures studies and how it can help solve pressing global challenges.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Agri-tech digital tools boost crops for farmers across Africa
New technology in African agriculture can make smallholders' jobs much easier. Apps like HelloTractor and DigiFarm give farmers access to better machinery.
Space
Scientists will soon be able to see how the universe began, thanks to this new telescope
James Webb was built to detect the faint infrared light of the earliest stars or galaxies and could answer key questions about how the universe began.
Science
These two American scientists have won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for discoveries in heat and touch
Two American scientists have won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for discoveries in heat and touch, and hope to develop treatments for diseases including chronic pain.
Innovation
These materials are replacing animal-based products in the fashion industry
New innovations using next-gen and bio-based materials are expected to replace animal or fossil-fuel-based textiles in the fashion industry.
Climate Change
Climate change: how can we prepare U.S. homes for extreme weather?
Climate-related events are expected to become worse in the near future and affect more people as a result of human activity.
Innovation
This children’s play center removes pollution from the air – here’s how it works
EcologicStudio has designed a children's play centre called AirBubble which uses algae in solar-powered bioreactors to remove pollutants from the air.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The world's most innovative countries
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2021 Global Innovation Index, with Switzerland topping the rankings with a score of 65.5 out of 100.
Future of the Environment
These engineers have created plants that can emit light - and be recharged
Using nanoparticles that store and gradually release light, engineers create light-emitting plants that can be charged repeatedly.