A breakthrough project mapping brain changes in nearly 1,300 people diagnosed with six different types of mental illness has revealed the extraordinary diversity of brain changes found in people with conditions like major depression and schizophrenia. The study, published in Nature…
Heat has emerged as one of Europe’s greatest enemies. In the new series “Europe battling heat,” IO discovers how cities (can) arm themselves against it. Today: the innovative power of entrepreneurs. Extreme heat has been a daily occurrence in recent…
Groundbreaking research has revealed how personal taste influences creativity, suggesting that the more we value our ideas, the quicker we produce them. Results of this study led by Alizée Lopez-Persem have been published in American Psychologist. The study involving 71…
Photovoltaic solar energy is obtained by converting sunshine into electricity – and researchers from Imperial Collge London have developed a new leaf-like design with increased efficiency. The new photovoltaic leaf (PV-leaf) technology uses low-cost materials and could inspire the next…
As summer vacations are in full swing, the popularity of campers and caravans is soaring to new heights. Amidst this boom, three promising innovations promise to redefine the camper and caravan experience. The most notable among these is the advent…
On a farm field on the outskirts of Dirksland, a village in the western part of the Netherlands, there is a kite like no other. It spins in figures of eight, generating power out of the wind. Kitepower, the company…
Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a significant technological advancement in high-energy laser weaponry, potentially revolutionising the face of warfare. Researchers from the National University of Defence Technology claim to have developed a new cooling system, which allows high-energy lasers to…
With climate change pushing global temperatures ever higher, innovative and sustainable solutions are needed to cool our cities. One such solution, as described in our latest article in the series about heat islands, is faux trees constructed from recycled plastic.…
The fire on the Fremantle Highway again sparked a discussion on the fire safety of electric vehicles. Many pointed to the 500 or so EVs onboard as the cause. Now it looks like these were not the cause nor did…
Munich-based start-up, sewts, has secured €7 million to propel automation in the textile industry. The company’s combination of AI, robotics, and material simulation enables robots to handle deformable textiles, addressing the needs of industrial laundries and e-commerce return processes. This technology could…