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Innovations for sustainable development

Innovations for sustainable development

The 21st of April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a day to celebrate and promote creativity and innovation as drivers of positive change. This day is especially relevant in the context of sustainable development, where creative solutions are needed to address the complex challenges of promoting economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.

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St. Patrick’s Day patents

St. Patrick’s Day patents 

St. Patrick’s Day is a popular cultural celebration that takes place every year on the 17th of March. It is a day to honour the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, and is widely celebrated around the world. But did you know that there are several patents related to St. Patrick’s Day? Whatever your plans are for this St Patrick’s Day, it’s worth taking a look at some of the patents related to this festive holiday. From green beer to shamrock-shaped glasses, there are plenty of interesting inventions that have been patented over the years.  More…

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3D Printing and Patents: A Guide

3D Printing and Patents: A Guide

3D printing technology has revolutionized the way we manufacture products, from everyday household items to complex machinery parts. It has created a new industry and has the potential to change the way we live and work. However, as with any new technology, the question of intellectual property rights arises, particularly in terms of patents. In this blog post, we’ll explore the interplay between 3D printing and patents and what it means for businesses and individuals. More…

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Unleashing the Power of Tech: How We Study and Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Unleashing the Power of Tech: How We Study and Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanoes have been a subject of fascination for humans for centuries. They are among the most powerful natural phenomena on Earth and have the potential to cause catastrophic damage to the surrounding areas. However, advances in technology have enabled us to study volcanoes and their behaviour in unprecedented detail. In this blog post, we will explore some of the technologies that are being used to monitor and study volcanoes.

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Unlocking the potential of Women and Girls in Science for a more sustainable future

Unlocking the potential of Women and Girls in Science for a more sustainable future

This year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, taking place on 11th February 2023, will focus on the role women and girls can play to help the UN reach its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In doing so the UN aims to connect the International Community to Women and Girls in Science, strengthening the ties between science, policy, and society for strategies oriented towards the future. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls will make a crucial contribution not only to economic development of the world, but to progress across all the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well. More…

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Innovations paving the way for wetland restoration

Innovations paving the way for wetland restoration

World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on the 2nd of February to raise awareness about wetlands and the important role they play in our planet’s ecosystem. We are losing wetlands three times faster than forests, nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, with 35% of the world’s wetlands disappearing in the last 50 years. Wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more. Innovators worldwide are now finding ways to restore and protect key areas and reverse their rapid loss. More…