innovation

Less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally, and nearly half of the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually end up in landfills. File photo: Collected
Tech

Revolutionary enzyme tackles plastic pollution

Though expensive at the moment, collaborative efforts with big brands and the potential benefits of a future carbon tax position the enzyme as a promising player in the fight against plastic pollution

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Tech

Apple plans hypertension, sleep apnea detection for next watch

During trials, patients were asked to look at a screen, which then swiftly captured their blood pressure in just 40 seconds. Photo: Collected
Tech

Now AI can measure blood pressure from a patient’s face

This artificial skin includes all six primary types of skin cells, together with special hydrogels that served as a kind of biological ink. Photo: Collected
Tech

Scientists print most realistic bioengineered skin yet

Neuralink has received approval from the US FDA to launch its first in-human clinical study. But its uses will be grounded in reality, not science fiction. Photo: DW
Tech

Brain implants make disabled walk but can't read thoughts

Further testing and trials will likely be conducted before the ARMs are widely available in the market. Photo: Collected
Tech

Google's AR microscope paves the way for early cancer detection

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Economy

Skills, innovation, productivity key to avoiding middle-income trap

Trisofuel cells could power micro nuclear generators, which are approximately the size of small cars and can be attached to rockets. Graphic: Collected
Tech

Scientists develop fuel for sustaining life on Moon base

The avatar's voice was tailored to match the woman’s pre-injury speech, based on a recording from her wedding day. Photo: Collected
Tech

Paralysed woman 'speaks' after 18 years through avatar

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Tech

OnePlus’s upcoming phone will let you actually use it in pouring rain

A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. Photo: Bloomberg
Tech

Paid driverless taxis are slowly becoming a reality

Levitation is one hallmark of superconductivity. Photo: Bloomberg
Tech

Will a new superconductor change the world?

Embryo-like structures provide insights into the earliest stages of human development. Image: DW
Tech

Future humans born in a Petri dish?