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http://www.bbc.com/news/stories-43198104


 
4 April 2018 by Donna Roberts

Startup

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A new way to encourage startups
 You can our IdeaSpies Community to post a startup idea with a snappy headline, striking image, the elevator pitch and w
2 April 2018 by lynnwood

Startup

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A smart helmet that detects a crash
Quin is a cheap, lightweight helmet with an integrated Bluetooth communications that doesn't have wires, velcro speakers, dials, knobs or an exposed microphone, yet also detects a crash and sends for help. Its technology runs off a lightweight Arch chip with upgradeable firmware via a charging plug at the back of the helmet. https://motorbikewriter.com/quin-helmets-help-crash/
2 April 2018 by lynnwood

Wellbeing

""https://brightvibes.com/866/en/iglou-french-engineer-designs-special-shelters-that-retain-heat-for-homeless-during-winter""


 
2 April 2018 by Donna Roberts

Industrial

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A wind - proof umbrella
The problem with most umbrellas is that the hinges are the weakest points, making the umbrellas vulnerable to strong winds. The Senz umbrella is designed to redirect the wind, allowing it to float on a strong gust like a kite. There are no hinges in the design. Instead there is sturdy ribbing that?s nearly impossible to turn inside-out. www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2018/03/30/how-a-dutch-designer-unlocked-the-secret-of-a-storm-proof-umbrella/
1 April 2018 by emma

Healthcare

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A silver-based compound that could stop cancer from spreading
New research indicates that a silver- based compound is able to tackle the energy centre (the mitochondria) of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and spreading. The compound still needs to go to extensive clinical trials before it can become available as a chemotherapeutic agent. However the findings pave the way for a new chemotherapeutic drug that could be more effective and less toxic, with fewer side effects. http://www.inkl.com/newsletters/morning-edition/news/novel-silver-compounds-offer-a-potential-cancer-treatment-breakthrough?
30 March 2018 by emma