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Mars Buttfield-Addison proposes modifying the ‘brains’ of telescopes to allow them to triangulate objects in the near field, thereby mitigating the risks that orbital debris puts on critical space-based infrastructure.

Bhargavee Gnanasambandam is addressing the persistent incidence of cervical cancer in medically underserved areas by proposing a 15-minute antibody-based cervical cancer device. This innovative solution allows women to self-collect samples, providing immediate results and intervention, thus overcoming the discomfort and delays associated with the current invasive pelvic exam and waiting…

PRESENTED BY Gen Sakaeda NOMINATED BY Waseda University Tags: Oral Health, Hands Free, Toothbrush, Clean Teeth

Taís de Moraes Alves is developing a building lego that accelerates construction and an online software that uses gaming tech and a cloud database to integrate Life Cycle Assessment and cost data into the design process.

Giancarmelo Stamilla is addressing the sustainability issues associated with sorbitol synthesis, a widely used sweetener, by proposing a novel one-pot process using carbonated water, hydrogen, and reusable catalysts like active carbons, eliminating the need for corrosive acids. This eco-friendly and low-cost method not only facilitates the conversion of cellulose to…

Democracy is at risk. All around the world, democratic states, governments and democratic values that lie at the core of a peaceful and equal society are being weakened and eroded, thus paving the way for anti-democratic sentiments and systems. A historian and anthropologist and Professor at the University of São…

Impact of COVID-19: How has the pandemic affected how we do science? Falling Walls Circle Tables are lending the spotlight to world-leading scientists, science strategists and policy-makers from academia, business and politics discuss how we can apply science, research and innovation to get the world moving again. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Giorgi Svanishvili is working on enhancing treatment options for neurological diseases linked to chronic inflammation, such as ALS and MS, by utilising stem cell therapy and a bioinformatics approach to analyse molecular changes and responses. The aim is to identify therapeutic targets and mechanisms of action, leading to the development…

Whilst conventional recycling as we know it – converting waste materials into new materials – brings many environmental benefits, it is still severely limited when it comes to more complex products such as electronic devices. Our increasing and insatiable dependence on these devices, however, makes it even more urgent to…

A fast and smart technology to identify potential virus outbreaks and hotspots, to early detect asymptomatic carriers, and to establish a real time database with live monitoring of viral load in air. Tags: Bio-Tech, Covid-19.