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Thermal water could become Germany's lithium alternative
Although short of minerals, Germany may soon be able to source "white gold" from its own backyard.
Dharavi traders get online platform
A Dharavi startup offers an online platform for local craftsmen to sell their wares.
Oxford vaccine: Will it provide lasting immunity?
A candidate COVID-19 vaccine at Oxford University has shown immune protection for 56 days. But will it last longer?
Farming tech fit for the desert
Coronavirus and climate change have made food security a priority for the Emirates. Could vertical farms be the answer?
Hearing beyond ears: Animals and their amazing listening techniques
Did you know that radar navigation was inspired by bats? In the animal world we find marvelous hearing abilities.
Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa
On this week's Eco Africa we take a look at the trends and technology transforming the world of agriculture.
Experience nature with virtual reality
A Berlin media firm has developed a VR installation that allows users to experience the Amazon rainforest firsthand.
Africalink on Air - 23 June 2020
Malawians vote in closely-watched presidential re-run+++UK Supreme Court hears Nigerian communities' case against Shell.
US Media Agency reform may impact global internet freedom
A Trump ally running the US Agency for Global Media may have implications for free access to the internet everywhere.
Japan's coronavirus supercomputer named fastest in world
The computer has created models to fight the coronavirus pandemic but its designers have bigger plans for it.
Nikola to come up with truck of the future?
Heavy-duty trucking startup Nikola stands to be given a boost by the hype around hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Pandemics and progress
Dreadful deadly diseases can drive modernization. We review some examples from the past.
Flying high with Captain Kgomotso Phatsima
Former Air Force Pilot Captain Kgomotso Phatsima gives young coders a chance to spread their wings.
Drone technology takes farming into the future
An Ivory Coast startup is using drones to help the country's agriculture sector become more productive.
Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech
Amazon's facial recognition software had been criticized for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.
Irrigation systems to secure harvests
German farmers are opting for irrigation systems to combat a third consecutive year of protracted dry periods.
EU demands more regulation of US tech giants
The need in Europe for tighter rules on US internet giants has become "urgent," says the EU anti-monopolies chief.
Oldest, biggest Mayan monument discovered
Archaeologists using laser scanners have discovered a Mayan complex in Mexico, where a community lived 3,000 years ago.
Kenya tech and gov't team up
In Kenya, a nationwide contest gives innovators a shot at pitching solutions to weather the pandemic.
The 77Percent: COVID-19 disrupts education in Africa
COVID-19 disrupts education in Africa
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
We take an autonomous car for a spin and check out whether its AI autopilot system can be tricked.
Tanzania's 'Father of rural innovation'
Many of the inventions emerging from Tanzanian Bernard Kiwia's innovation hub are benefiting the environment.
Hamilton Naki: Innovator in the shadow of apartheid
With little formal education, Hamilton Naki rose to become a respectable lab technician.
Nanomachines to fight next viral pandemic
Japanese researchers want their creations to be ready to deal with future outbreaks of lethal viruses.
Can microorganisms solve our plastic waste problem?
Researchers have discovered an enzyme that breaks down PET in a matter of hours and makes recycling profitable.
Coronavirus tracking apps across the world
Smartphone apps have been widely used to help limit the spread of coronavirus around the world.
The Kreisel Brothers electrify the world
The pioneering Kreisel brothers are changing e-mobility and electrified Arnie’s Humvee on the way.
'The biggest danger is not the virus itself'
Every crisis can be a turning point. Yuval Noah Harari, whose company donated $1 million to WHO, talks about our future.
The 77 percent – Africa young innovators amid COVID-19
Young Africans come up with innovations to combat deadly virus
FACTS: Gold Rush 2.0
Smartphones contain gold and rare earths. But there's only a finite amount of them.
Pioneering spirit - Entrepreneurial trailblazers
Latterday prospectors in Silicon Valley and the Arctic.
Recycling electronic waste in Nigeria
A Nigerian company is using best-practice methods to recycle outdated devices like computers, printers and phones.
Qiagen develops rapid test
Biotech company Qiagen produces a rapid test for the novel coronavirus.
African Innovators in the COVID-19 Era
African countries are looking to local innovation to overcome COVID-19.
Ushahidi and corona
Organizations all over the world are now using Ushahidi to navigate the corona crisis.
New technology to better separate plastic for recycling
A German engineer has developed technology for the difficult task of separating and cleaning recyclable plastics.
Rural innovations in Tanzania
Bernard Kiwia has started a platform to turn ideas into reality. It has already helped launch several innovations.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this week's show: Waterless toilets for a Kenyan slum and creative innovations in rural Tanzania.
Can hackathons help tackle the climate crisis?
Can an eclectic mix of students working against the clock find technological solutions to environmental problems?
Warning – risk ahead!
Don't be afraid of risk! Nothing ventured, nothing gained - right?
Innovative switchgear for green grids
Manjunath Ramesh has developed switchgear for power grids that does not use SF6, a potent greenhouse gas.
Hacking attack hits millions of Marriott guests
The hackers may have used login data of two Marriott employees.
Using tech to battle COVID-19
Although it was hit hard by the coronavirus, South Korea reined it in quickly without a shutdown.
India: Education for indigenous children
The Tamarind Tree School in Maharashtra gives indigenous children an education.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
This week’s Global 3000 is about learning: in school, and in the fields of medicine and the environment.
Recycling electronic waste in Nigeria
A Nigerian company is using best-practice methods to recycle outdated devices like computers, printers and phones.
Iconic location, exciting technology: 360° video training in Tunisia
DW Akademie and Tunisian partners are developing a 360° pilot module as part of a training institute for journalists.
Open source education
Young students learn for life at the Tamarind Tree School using open source educational resources.
Hydropower in Nepal
More and more villages in Nepal have hydroelectric power stations, providing them with sustainable energy.
River water safe to drink
The water pump made by the German company Inflotec can produce drinking water from river water.
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