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Stellenbosch University researchers earned 20 patents this year for innovations tackling everything from plastic waste to disease detection. One breakthrough uses modified yeast to break down bioplastics, offering hope for our planet's waste crisis.
A researcher has digitized thousands of vintage trademarks and patents from Western Australia, uncovering delightful stories about life in the 1800s. From "Pink Pills for Pale People" to pigeon-scaring explosives, the records reveal what early settlers worried about and how they tried to solve everyday problems.
Stellenbosch University honored researchers whose innovations earned patents in 2025, including a breakthrough yeast that breaks down bioplastics. The awards showcase how African scientists are solving real environmental and health challenges with world-changing discoveries.
The UAE is investing heavily in artificial intelligence education through Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, graduating researchers who are already filing patents and solving real-world problems. Students without prior AI experience are becoming innovators in just months.
A Berlin-based mechanical engineer just earned a European patent for a revolutionary aircraft propulsion system that doesn't use propellers at all. The breakthrough could change how we design drones and electric aircraft.
China is finally solving a massive problem: millions of brilliant university inventions gathering dust. A government matchmaking program has turned 80,000 patents into actual products in just two years.
Four universities in Brazil's Northeast are challenging expectations, producing 15% of the country's biotechnology patents and turning regional biodiversity into sustainable innovation. Federal institutions in Pernambuco, ParaÃba, Maranhão, and Ceará are building a bioeconomy that proves scientific excellence can thrive anywhere.
India's IIT Madras just proved innovation happens at scale, incubating 112 deep-tech startups and filing more than one patent per day this year. The growing ecosystem now includes two unicorns, 567 total companies worth $8 billion, and the institute's first IPO success story.
Stellenbosch University researchers developed yeast that degrades biodegradable plastic into usable components, earning recognition among 20 patents granted in 2025. The innovation could transform how the world manages plastic waste.
South Korea just announced ambitious plans to break into the world's top three AI nations, backed by massive computing infrastructure and expanded support for young scientists. The country already ranks third globally in notable AI models and first in AI patents per capita.
A Nigerian inventor has developed a patented condom with unique safety and performance features, aiming to compete in the global sexual wellness market. The innovation could create jobs while advancing public health across Africa.
A former venture capitalist discovered her chronic headaches came from her bra, so she quit her job and filed the first underwire replacement patent since 1931. Now her brand is Nordstrom's fastest-growing.
Maharashtra is launching an expert panel to help universities turn their research patents into real products that businesses can use. The state wants to bridge the gap between academic innovation and commercial success.
Egypt is creating "Technology Valleys" at universities to transform academic research into real products and businesses. The new system rewards professors for patents and startups, not just published papers.
Indiana University researchers have given the world everything from the breathalyzer's ancestor to the structure of DNA itself. In just 15 years, IU has issued 1,340 patents, continuing a nearly century-long legacy of discoveries that changed medicine, public health, and our understanding of life. #
Life-changing weight loss and diabetes drugs could soon be made for as little as $3 per month, making them affordable for millions who've been priced out. Patents expire this month in several countries, opening the door to low-cost versions.
More women in the Netherlands are becoming inventors and filing patents, but a troubling gap keeps most from launching tech companies. A new report identifies the barriers and calls for concrete solutions to unlock their entrepreneurial potential.
Saudi Arabia just registered a patent for NovaChargeX, a hybrid clean energy system that could power the Middle East's infrastructure future. The move positions the Kingdom as the launch pad for green energy expansion across the Gulf region.
South Korea's Presidential Security Service just earned a US patent for AI technology that can automatically spot explosives and dangerous chemicals in X-ray scans. The breakthrough could revolutionize security screening at airports and government buildings worldwide.
Italy has secured a spot among Europe's top three countries for green patents, proving its commitment to sustainable innovation is paying off. The country's researchers and businesses are transforming environmental ideas into real-world solutions.
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