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CHARLES FRITTS, THE UNKNOWN INVENTOR OF SOLAR PANELS

Solar energy is the second fastest growing renewable energy in the world, according to the International Energy Agency. An industry that is key to providing electricity to 840 million people today. But this dream of guaranteeing universal access to electricity would not have been possible without Charles Fritts, author of the first solid solar cell, the forerunner of today's solar panels.

24/06/2020

Innovation

REINVENTING CITIES FOR THE EXTREME RAINS AND DROUGHTS TO COME

Urban models have a new challenge. With shorter winters and longer hotter summers, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, putting cities, their economy and population at risk. Achieving more resilient cities is the objective of BINGO, a European project whose solutions are already being tested in five regions.

17/06/2020

Innovation

The first robots created with stem cells

Xenobots are already a reality, in tiny biological machines made from the cells of a frog. Their plasticity and their ability to repair themselves make them promising tools for creating organs or even erecting buildings. They can also help us answer one of the great questions in science: What is life?

10/06/2020

Innovation

FIVE WOMEN PIONEERS IN THE CONQUEST OF SPACE

Since the arrival of man on the moon, 50 years ago, the space race has traditionally been marked by the male presence. However, there are many female names that have allowed the dream of exploring outer space to come true. With the first preparations for the return to the moon in 2024, we highlight the names of great fundamental pioneer women in the conquest of space.

03/06/2020

Innovation

The third way to get out of the pandemic

COVID-19 has brought together institutions, companies, scientists and even hackers in the development of initiatives for managing the pandemic and controlling infections. These ideas seek in innovation solutions that allow protecting both the health of citizens and the economy.

03/06/2020

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