Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better pl
The Prison Voicemail app connects inmates and their families, helping them stay in touch throughout
Protecting the rainforest could make people millions of dollars under a pioneering new scheme.Banker
Nurses and midwives in Ethiopia are being trained to perform emergency operations, saving thousands
Two life-saving apps have been adapted to fix problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic - hear how id
From balloons in the stratosphere to swarms of satellites in space, the race to get everyone online
Tech companies have developed drones to drop pollen on orchards or shoot it at crops through pipes f
New technology is helping in the fight against wildlife poaching. Computer scientists have created a
A short online test that reveals attitudes, opinions and thought processes is being used to help dec
This week we look at four brilliant inventions by children: a phone app to stop drivers missing road
Can companies operate better without managers? We hear from people who’ve got rid of managers and sa
Old ships, powered by the wind, are sailing small amounts of cargo around the world again to help cu
Scientists in Italy have discovered that trees generate an electrical charge every time the wind blo
A clever invention is saving the lives of hundreds of children. Pneumonia kills about 1.4 million
We all know that sport is great for our health - and if you’re talented it can bring you great riche
There’s a technology on the block which has the power to change all kinds of things for the better.
We visit farmers growing lettuce, herbs and strawberries indoors in the middle of cities. The plants
People around the world are coming up with ways to make the world a quieter place, from portable sou
Robot shuttles and buses on demand are being tested to persuade more people to use public transport.
It has taken him 40 years, but Omar Tello has turned a patch of exhausted farmland in Ecuador back i
Human sewage contains lots of valuable nutrients, so should we be recycling it? One of these nutri
