Author Admin Posted on November 26, 2024June 11, 2025Categories Europe   Leave a comment on Prototypes for Humanity showcases solutions-based projects from universities around the world – in Dubai

Prototypes for Humanity showcases solutions-based projects from universities around the world – in Dubai

The Museum of the Future which, alongside the Emirates Towers, hosted the Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity 2024 Exhibition. Stephen Khan, CC BY Flash cars, flashier skyscrapers, strict public behaviour laws and soaring temperatures. Social media, reality television shows and news reports on expat extravagances and holidays gone wrong ensure that Dubai has many images. Being a hub for international research probably isn’t one that springs to most people’s minds. That may be about to change though. A … Continue reading “Prototypes for Humanity showcases solutions-based projects from universities around the world – in Dubai”

Author Admin Posted on November 10, 2024June 11, 2025Categories Europe   Leave a comment on Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that have been found to be capable of breaking the polluting plastic down, though this is the first time that an insect species native to Africa has been found to do this. Polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, is a plastic material that’s widely used in food, electronic and industrial packaging. … Continue reading “Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya”