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Spotted: Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a more efficient way to power miniature robots. The researchers use electrohydrodynamic (EHD) thrust, which requires no moving mechanical parts. EHD is similar to ion propulsion used in solar-powered spacecrafts.  Ion propulsion systems work by bombarding xenon atoms with electrons, which gives them a positive charge…

Spotted: June Tong, an Architecture student from The Royal College of Art in London, has developed a proposal for an arctic-based thermal bath powered by the waste from cruise ships. The project, “In Murky Waters,” was designed for a small coal-mining town in Longyearbyen, Norway.  The town, once dependant on coal-powered energy as a main…

Spotted: JD Companies, a Canadian construction firm owned by David Saulner and Joel German, has built its first beach house concept. It is made from 612,000 recycled plastic bottles and is capable of resisting strong winds up to 326 mph, which is similar to a Category 5 hurricane.  The project took place in collaboration with…

Spotted: US-based startup Project Wren has a subscription-based service allowing people to invest in projects that offset carbon footprints. It was created by college students who wanted to make it easier for investors wanting to address climate change.  The service is different from other carbon-offset initiatives because it works with projects that depend on funding,…

Spotted: As a full-service mobile media distribution platform, UK-based Vidsy connects the best new generation creators with some of the world’s largest businesses. A global leader in video advertising, Vidsy assigns a mix of ten motion graphic artists and filmmakers to each brief to develop a range of material. Content is then sent out for…

Spotted: Netherlands-based Dott is investing in safety and local collaboration to establish a sustainable base for its European e-scooter business. Dott scooters have wider wheels with road grip and a double-brake system, providing  an “optimised centre of gravity” and safer ride according to Dott.   The scooters are accessible through an app, like many other e-scooter…

Spotted: Israeli startup Eviation has sold its first batch of electric, short-haul passenger planes to US regional airline Cape Air. The planes have the potential to make air travel more economical and environmentally friendly. Alice has already won several awards. The plane is battery-powered, can carry nine passengers and can travel for 650 miles at…

Scientists at Germany’s University Hospital Dresden (TUD) have developed 3D technology to print skin and bones in space. The project, sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA), could allow astronauts to receive treatment when needed and without having to return to Earth, according to the scientists. The method involves using human blood as a “bio-ink”…

Spotted: French-based Osivax is developing a universal flu vaccination designed to prevent various strains of the influenza virus for years. The vaccination will be more effective than current flu shots and will not need to be renewed annually. “Currently available seasonal flu vaccines are limited in addressing all flu strains because they target highly variable…