Technology

Sep 10

Banking without a bank

TECHNOLOGY In a rural village in Kenya, a woman sets out to do her food shopping. She needs cash, but the nearest bank is several days’ w...

Jun 22

Getting greener byte by byte

A Dutch programmer has lowered the eco footprint of websites with just a few keystrokes.

Apr 13

Solar cells reach highest efficiency ever

Three records have been broken by two different solar cells, including one that recorded the highest conversion efficiency of just over 47%.

Apr 1

Training AI to turn thoughts into text

Neuroscientists have come up with an AI-based system that can decode brain waves into written text faster than current tech.

Mar 12

Teenager turns prawn shells into plastic

Australian teenager, Angelina Aurora, 17, has developed an organic alternative to plastic using prawn shells.

Feb 8

Fuel falls from the sky

It’s long been the dream of technology buffs and futurists, but the self-charging electric car may not be too far down the road.

Jan 18

Shine a light on the blues

The HumanCharger (aka ‘sun ears’) emits light to the brain to boost alertness, raises energy levels, and enhances mood.

Dec 31, 2019

A plan to protect the web

The inventor of the internet is spearheading a bold action plan to protect the worldwide web from manipulation.

Nov 21, 2019

New water purifier is no LARQ

New technology has streamlined water purification, offering effective filtration at the press of a button.

Oct 30, 2019

Monitoring whales from space

Whale strandings are to be monitored from space via satellites.

Oct 7, 2019

Matching young and old

In an effort to combat loneliness in older people, a Silicon Valley startup has developed an app to twin young and old.

Sep 30, 2019

Keeping superbugs at bay

A new sensor that tracks medication could help seriously ill patients recover more quickly.

Jul 20, 2019

VR to treat mental ill-health?

Virtual reality technology, say experts, could soon revolutionise the way we treat mental ill-health.

Jul 7, 2019

Upping the heat

A new material has been developed sparking hopes it will become the next-gen of solar heat technology.

Jul 2, 2019

A credit to the planet

A Swedish company specialising in financial technology has launched the first eco-credit card.

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