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The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals, the president of the upcoming COP28 climate summit said on Tuesday (September 5), as African presidents gathered in Kenya to discuss how to fund the continent's environmental agenda.

An Egyptian company has developed a biofertilizer and protein feed for fish and poultry using the black soldier fly, with the aim of limiting the use of chemical fertilisers and protecting the environment.

Following quickly on the success of India's moon landing, the country's space agency launched a rocket on Saturday to study the sun in its first such solar mission. Lauren Anthony reports.

The issue of discarded fashion in Europe is becoming an increasing problem, particularly with a European Union law set to kick in from January 2025 that will require member states to separate textiles from other waste. Angela Johnston has a look inside one sorting facility that could reflect the planned ramp-up in garment sorting, processing, and recycling.

A four-legged ‘robodog’ that can 'see' its surroundings could eventually replace the trusty guide dog for the blind, according to its developers. Emma Jehle reports.

Kenya-based company, BURN, which manufactures a range of fuel-efficient cookstoves, is using carbon credits to help increase the distribution of their product to lower income families in the region.

Newly opened Aqua Water Bar by Luqel says it serves 30 different flavors and types of water, thanks to a filtration system that also injects minerals into the liquid.

A chunky trainer covered in tiny hooks that helps to spread plants and seeds in towns and cities could help runners rewild urban environments, according to its developer. Isaine Blatry reports.

Using their noses to sniff out bones up to 3,000 years old, specially trained dogs are helping German archeologists unearth treasures at ancient excavation sites.

In the wake of unprecedented floods in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province last year, about 1,000 huts designed by Yasmeen Lari – the country’s first certified female architect – were built for the victims. The seemingly simple exteriors of the huts mask innovative designs that not only make them resistant to flooding, but more sustainable and green as well. Emma Jehle reports.

A 25-year-old in Germany is one of the first in the country to receive the world’s first medically approved 3D printed bionic arm, as advancements in 3D printing makes high-tech prosthetics more affordable and accessible. Ryan Chang reports.

An Indian spacecraft landed on the moon on Wednesday in a mission seen as crucial to lunar exploration and India's standing as a space power, just days after a similar Russian lander crashed. Olivia Chan reports.

Special prayers were held in India for the success of the country's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission which is scheduled to make a landing attempt on Wednesday (August 23).

India's space agency is attempting to land a spacecraft on the moon's south pole amid a race by major powers including the United States, China Russia to discover more about the elements held on the earth's only natural satellite. Flora Bradley-Watson explains.

A tech start-up is hoping to revolutionize the way combat sports gather data and performance analysis, and potentially change the game for refereeing, by using AI to automate the system and throwing the first punch in a battle for the future of boxing. Diane To reports.

A Cargill carrier ship has launched its first voyage since being fitted with special sails, aiming to study how harnessing wind power can cut emissions and energy usage in the shipping sector, the U.S. commodities group said on Monday (Aug 21). Kristy Kilburn reports.

Libyan environmental enthusiast Hussein bin Sassi has been caring for trees in Al-Marqab forest in the coastal city of Al-Khums, to protect them from a fast-changing climate and negligence.

Palestinian teenager Layali Khatib has developed an app she says can predict the reason behind a baby's tears based on the tone of their cries. The app also provides mothers and caregivers tip and tricks to help ease the child.

Visitors were treated to a display of vivid humanoid robots at the 2023 World Robot Conference (WRC) in China's capital Beijing on Thursday (August 17), with new technology that upgrades the human-like robots' expressions and gestures.

The latest research involving the creation of a high-coverage genome of the Neolithic Iceman, known as "Ötzi," revealed that he had a complexion of dark skin, dark eyes, and a receding hairline. This video contains graphic images of the ice mummy.

AI research participant Li Ruilin is excited to jump into the MRI machine for his brain scans. He is one of participants who are providing their brain scan datasets to researchers in Singapore who have developed a mind-reading AI. Olivia Chan has more.

Faced with record unemployment, millions of young people in China are becoming livestreaming hosts, promoting everything, from makeup to home appliances, to shoppers online. Flora Bradley-Watson has more.

Some scientists and engineers created robots that can help the aging people around the world as the demand for healthcare services increases and the supply of caregivers falls short. Ryan Brooks has more.

UK-based tech startup, Valkyrie Industries, now provides fitness in the metaverse. With a combination of an immersive VR workout and electro muscle stimulation, or EMS, it makes your brain think you are actually lifting those weights. Olivia Chan has more.

When artificial intelligence (AI) apps started spreading in Nigeria's music industry, Eclipse Nkasi thought his days as a producer were numbered. Then he took a step back and found a way to use the technology to generate a whole new Afrobeats album. Alice Rizzo has more.