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The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland's Meltwater

Shipping meltwater from Greenland could alleviate water shortages worldwide while boosting the local economy.

Cylib starts building Europe's largest EV battery recycling plant

Cylib has launched an industrial-scale battery recycling plant to process EV batteries and recover critical materials, aiming for sustainability and efficiency.

Aerflo Raises $10M for its On-the-Go Sparkling Water Solution with Circular Refill Model

Aerflo's portable carbonation system merges convenience and sustainability, driving growth in the self-made sparkling water and reusable bottle markets.

Meet COOCO, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

COOCO aims to eliminate food waste through AI-driven solutions, fostering community and smarter cooking habits.
The platform empowers users towards sustainability and efficient food management.

Battery recycling startup Tozero bags 11M to boost Europe's lithium supply

Tozero offers efficient battery recycling solutions that address lithium's pollution and sustainability issues, crucial for the green transition.
Lithium-ion batteries, essential for modern technology, face sustainability challenges due to their environmental impact.

Dutch-based Simpl.energy secures fresh funding

Simpl.energy is addressing the Netherlands' electricity grid overload through innovative software solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland's Meltwater

Shipping meltwater from Greenland could alleviate water shortages worldwide while boosting the local economy.

Cylib starts building Europe's largest EV battery recycling plant

Cylib has launched an industrial-scale battery recycling plant to process EV batteries and recover critical materials, aiming for sustainability and efficiency.

Aerflo Raises $10M for its On-the-Go Sparkling Water Solution with Circular Refill Model

Aerflo's portable carbonation system merges convenience and sustainability, driving growth in the self-made sparkling water and reusable bottle markets.

Meet COOCO, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

COOCO aims to eliminate food waste through AI-driven solutions, fostering community and smarter cooking habits.
The platform empowers users towards sustainability and efficient food management.

Battery recycling startup Tozero bags 11M to boost Europe's lithium supply

Tozero offers efficient battery recycling solutions that address lithium's pollution and sustainability issues, crucial for the green transition.
Lithium-ion batteries, essential for modern technology, face sustainability challenges due to their environmental impact.

Dutch-based Simpl.energy secures fresh funding

Simpl.energy is addressing the Netherlands' electricity grid overload through innovative software solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Quantune joins quest for the holy grail of non-invasive glucose monitoring | TechCrunch

The quest for non-invasive glucose monitoring continues, with startups like Quantune Technologies making progress in miniaturizing laser spectrometry for wider application.

Cambridge-based AllFocal Optics bags 5M funding - Silicon Canals

AllFocal Optics has secured $5.3M funding to enhance nanophotonic lens technology that improves visual interaction in XR environments.

A little-known startup is acquiring enormous diamonds-and shaking up a $100 billion industry

Antwerp is a pivotal global diamond trading hub, controlling 40% of the world's annual rough diamond supply.

Luna wants to help young girls navigate their health and well-being | TechCrunch

Luna is a health app designed to empower teen girls with expert advice and wellness tracking to enhance their understanding of health during puberty.
#venture-capital

How startups can do more than rack up huge valuations and maybe save the world | TechCrunch

Startups can pursue both profit and positive social impact simultaneously in their business models.

Why AI regulation is every startup's business, with Andreessen Horowitz Martin Casado | TechCrunch

Martin Casado stresses the need for startups to engage in AI regulation to balance innovation and safety.

How startups can do more than rack up huge valuations and maybe save the world | TechCrunch

Startups can pursue both profit and positive social impact simultaneously in their business models.

Why AI regulation is every startup's business, with Andreessen Horowitz Martin Casado | TechCrunch

Martin Casado stresses the need for startups to engage in AI regulation to balance innovation and safety.
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#breast-cancer

Cancer made me a patient. Health care's blind spots made me a CEO

Meaningful time is the ultimate currency in healthcare, highlighted by personal experiences with cancer and the need for continuous support.

Salva Health wants to lower breast cancer mortality with its affordable screening device | TechCrunch

Valentina Agudelo's Salva Health addresses the late detection of breast cancer in Latin America through innovative screening technology.

Cancer made me a patient. Health care's blind spots made me a CEO

Meaningful time is the ultimate currency in healthcare, highlighted by personal experiences with cancer and the need for continuous support.

Salva Health wants to lower breast cancer mortality with its affordable screening device | TechCrunch

Valentina Agudelo's Salva Health addresses the late detection of breast cancer in Latin America through innovative screening technology.
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SpiralWave's pulsing plasma towers transform carbon dioxide into liquid fuel | TechCrunch

SpiralWave's technology efficiently converts CO2 into methanol, offering an innovative solution for carbon capture and utilization.

ForestGuard is building the 'Internet of Trees' to detect fires even earlier | TechCrunch

ForestGuard's space-based wildfire detection system enhances early warning capabilities through innovative air analysis and smart sensor technology.
#artificial-intelligence

Former NASA engineer creates AI platform to help students land spot at elite universities

AI is reshaping college admissions processes, guiding students ethically.

Brightband sees a bright (and open-source) future for AI-powered weather forecasting | TechCrunch

AI has the potential to revolutionize weather forecasting by efficiently analyzing vast amounts of climate data.

Former NASA engineer creates AI platform to help students land spot at elite universities

AI is reshaping college admissions processes, guiding students ethically.

Brightband sees a bright (and open-source) future for AI-powered weather forecasting | TechCrunch

AI has the potential to revolutionize weather forecasting by efficiently analyzing vast amounts of climate data.
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#ai-automation

CrewAI uses third-party models to automate business tasks | TechCrunch

CrewAI automates back-office tasks using flexible AI models, presenting a viable alternative to rigid robotic process automation.

Sarah Buchner started as a carpenter when she was 12 - now her AI construction startup has raised $20 million | TechCrunch

Construction professionals struggle with document access and accuracy, impacting project delays; Trunk Tools streamlines document management with AI-driven automation.

CrewAI uses third-party models to automate business tasks | TechCrunch

CrewAI automates back-office tasks using flexible AI models, presenting a viable alternative to rigid robotic process automation.

Sarah Buchner started as a carpenter when she was 12 - now her AI construction startup has raised $20 million | TechCrunch

Construction professionals struggle with document access and accuracy, impacting project delays; Trunk Tools streamlines document management with AI-driven automation.
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Startups of the Year 2024: YellowMay - Innovating the Insurance Industry | HackerNoon

YellowMay specializes in innovative insurance solutions, evolving from a marketplace to a consulting firm to meet growing client demands.

Constellation Technologies & Operations wants to work with telecom operators to deliver 5G internet from space | TechCrunch

The telecom industry is innovating through convergence of terrestrial 5G and satellite technology, enabling robust internet access for broader communities.

Exclusive: Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century | TechCrunch

Fusion power achieving breakeven is a significant milestone, yet the challenge remains to develop practical, commercial applications for the energy produced.

Verge Built a Groundbreaking Motorcycle. Is That What Bikers Want?

Verge's electric motorcycles appeal to tech enthusiasts due to their user-friendly design and innovative approach, diverging from conventional motorcycle culture.

Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope

Lapsi Health launches Keikku, a digital stethoscope, enhancing diagnostics with AI-enabled insights by listening to body sounds.

David Energy is going up against Goliath energy incumbents | TechCrunch

David Energy aims to transition the energy grid entirely to clean energy within the next decade, leveraging technology and customer engagement.

Cocoon Airbag Protection Secures Women TechEU Grant, Paving the Way for Safer Child Bicycle Transportation

Cocoon Airbag Protection received a Women TechEU grant to commercialize its AI-powered child safety airbag system for bicycles.

Nurturing student entrepreneurs

Harvard Chan School's innovation ecosystem supports students in launching impactful public health startups.

Podcast: Durov's arrest in France, concrete-based CO storage

The TNW Podcast discusses the latest European tech developments and features innovative interviews.

What is Low Fidelity Wireframe? Guide & Examples

Low-fidelity wireframes are essential for validating ideas and enhancing collaboration in the early stages of product development.

The CEO of a private aviation company explains the 'empty-leg' trick that can make chartering jets cheaper

FlyJets offers a more affordable private flying option by matching customers on opposite routes, potentially cutting charter costs significantly.
#robotics

Watch: This startup wants to mine water on the moon

Starpath is developing robots to mine liquid oxygen from the moon for future Mars colonization.

Swarmbiotics founders grew 'obsessed with robot swarms' and now plan to bring them to the battlefield | TechCrunch

The startup Swarmbotics AI aims to revolutionize battlefield logistics using autonomous robots organized in swarms for tactical advantages.

Watch: This startup wants to mine water on the moon

Starpath is developing robots to mine liquid oxygen from the moon for future Mars colonization.

Swarmbiotics founders grew 'obsessed with robot swarms' and now plan to bring them to the battlefield | TechCrunch

The startup Swarmbotics AI aims to revolutionize battlefield logistics using autonomous robots organized in swarms for tactical advantages.
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Company will freeze your dead body until it's 'reanimated' years later - but it comes with a hefty price

Tomorrow Bio offers cryogenic freezing for potential future revival, providing hope against death for many and charging significant fees for the service.

NYC startup pitches outdoor dining sheds for restaurants that can be taken down and reused

Re-Ply provides a reusable outdoor dining solution for NYC restaurants affected by new regulations, allowing them to adapt and thrive post-pandemic.

Unify helps developers find the best LLM for the job | TechCrunch

Developers face challenges in selecting the best AI model based on various factors like cost, speed, and accuracy. Unify's router tool helps in choosing the most suitable LLM for specific needs.

VCs and the military are fueling self-driving startups that don't need roads | TechCrunch

A niche in autonomous vehicle technology is emerging for off-road applications.
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