Nicholas Fearn, Contributor

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Women Who Tech Launches Health Innovation Challenge

Non-profit Women Who Tech has opened applications for the European leg of its global startup Challenge, with the winner set to receive a $50,000 innovation grant.

How Conversational Artificial Intelligence Is Providing Companionship To The Elderly

Accenture has developed a solution that uses conversational AI to let people capture memorable stories for future generations while providing companionship.

How One Junior Doctor Is Developing Tech To Modernize The NHS

Dr Lydia Yarlott founded messaging platform Forward to make it easier for doctors and nurses to communicate in hospitals and give them more life-saving time.

Meet The Young Pioneers Using Tech To Make The World A Better Place

BT has announced the finalists of its Pioneer Award, which highlights ways that young people are tackling societal and environmental problems through innovation.

How This Startup Is Applying Machine Learning To Disease Diagnosis

UK-based startup Feebris is using artificial intelligence algorithms for the precision detection of complex respiratory conditions in the field.

Meet The Tech Company Looking To Reverse Diabetes In 10 Million People

This tech company is using AI-driven software to help 10 million people with Diabetes change their lives, while transforming the NHS.

How Miniature Human Hearts Will Revolutionize Drug Testing

In a bid to make drug testing safer and more effective, biotech firm Novoheart has developed the world’s first miniature beating human hearts using stem cells.

How The Power Of SMS Is Solving Zambia’s Malaria Epidemic

Malaria is a gruelling challenge for many countries across the world, but non-profit PATH and cloud firm Twilio are looking to solve this through SMS technology.

Norwegian Startup Wants To Eradicate Loneliness With Robots

Social isolation affects more than 9 million people, but one Norweigan startup is looking to change that with its robotic technology.

How One Startup Is Using AI To Find Cures For 100 Rare Diseases By 2025

It’s believed that around 350 million people suffer from rare diseases, and previously finding cures has been almost impossible. Find out how one startup is harnessing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to change this.