Sunflowers have been expertly capturing the power of the sun for millennia, and now modern science is catching up. Read on

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Heavy rainfall, storm surges and periods of drought are becoming increasingly frequent, and urban areas in particular are affected by extreme weather events. The RESILIO project in Amsterdam aims to tackle this problem with intelligent roofs. Read on

What do Scotland, Toronto, Pope Francis and the University of Exeter have in common? Read on

It is hoped that flooding the market with counterfeit rhino horns will help decrease prices and reduce poaching of rhinos in the wild.  Read on

A Finnish start-up, Solar Foods, is able to produce proteins from air, water and clean electricity. Is this the future of food production? Read on

For many, a cup of coffee is part of their morning ritual - as is throwing the used coffee grounds into the bin. Why not use it for something else instead, like growing your own mushroom farm or making a fragrant fuel? Read on