
Architecture & Design
HS2 rail ventilation shaft disguised as a barn
An architecture firm has worked with local residents to design a ventilation shaft that blends in with the local environment.
Architecture & Design
An architecture firm has worked with local residents to design a ventilation shaft that blends in with the local environment.
Mobility & Transport
The Manta is a ship designed to collect and process plastic waste, before using it to power clean-up operations.
Sustainability
Researchers have developed a recyclable insulating material that could be used as a replacement for non-biodegradable polystyrene.
Health & Wellbeing
Nymphea Labs hopes to stop the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes by disturbing the water in which they breed.
Mobility & Transport
The units can be anchored securely to the street and can be wired into the local electrical grid, allowing riders to recharge their bikes.
Agriculture & Energy
Prague-based BatteryCheck uses artificial intelligence analytics and data science to accurately calculate the best use of batteries and prolong their life.
Mobility & Transport
A new electric aircraft can take-off and land vertically as well as use short runways.
Mobility & Transport
An aviation startup is developing an electric plane that uses a novel take-off and landing system to save energy and allow for longer flights.
Agriculture & Energy
The small size of the new reactors makes for easy transport, thus creating mobile energy sources.
Mobility & Transport
The sensors can distinguish between adults and children while detecting body shape and movement, optimising air bag usage.
Health & Wellbeing
Created by NBBJ in response to COVID-19’s effects on routine healthcare, the prefabricated units are designed to provide care without having to enter physical clinics.
Food & Drink
A German startup has completed a funding round for its “dark stores”, which promise to deliver fresh food in 10 minutes.