An Italian company has developed an alternative to leather that's made from the stalks, skins and pips of grapes.  Read on

A severe drought can devastate harvests and lead to nationwide famine. This low cost greenhouse could make that a thing of the past. A growing world population combined with climate change induced weather patterns means food security is fast becoming a critical global concern, especially in developing nations where these factors are generally more prevalent. Read on

Part of a wave of food entrepreneurs looking for ways to make our diets more sustainable, Biteback is taking palm oil off the menu - and adding bugs instead. Read on

There is no such thing as free energy. But there is a way to harvest energy from the radio waves that are bouncing all around us.  Read on

A smart paint could soon be helping blind people navigate cities by sending vibrations to their canes at street crossings. It can be hard to make your way across the street in a busy city - constantly dodging cars, bikes and other pedestrians. What about for those who are visually-impaired? Read on

Can digital tech make your coffee even tastier? The US startup Bext360 is banking on the blockchain to increase fairness and accountability in the coffee business. Read on