📈 Human Progress
In the last decades humanity has made great progress with less extreme poverty, increased health, wealth and democracy. We follow in the tradition of professor Hans Rosling.
🔥 Satellite-technology reduces fire damage in Zimbabwe
The use of satellite-based fire information technology has drastically reduced fire-related damages in Zimbabwe, especially during the dry season.
🎓 The students did just as well during the pandemic
University students not only managed their studies during the pandemic but also managed to improve their results somewhat.
🕺 Clubbers help venues recycle energy - by dancing
This Scottish nightclub has found an innovative way to make use of the energy accumulated by people dancing.
🌆 African dream of "smart cities" remains strong
Despite slow progression and plenty of challenges, smart cities in Africa are taking form.
♻️ Start-up tackling microplastics problem secures new funding
A Paris-based startup aims to make microplastics a thing of the past. 2022 could mean "make or break" for this business.
🛰 Capsule Lucy to investigate Trojan Asteroids
NASA's Lucy asteroid probe is set to begin its 12-year space mission in just a few weeks. The craft will set several records and grant us more knowledge on the creation of the solar system.
🩸Artificial kidney could save more lives - and make dialysis unnecessary
The invention of an artificial kidney could help many more in need of a new kidney than what is possible today.
🌍 World Cleanup Day attracted 50 million volunteers
50 million volunteers from 180 countries participated in World Cleanup Day 2021.
🎗 Major breakthrough for breast cancer with new treatment
New treatment offers hope to breast cancer patients without costing more. It might also be useful for other cancer forms.