A team of researchers from the Netherlands have found a way to increase a person?s creativity, empathy, and feeling of well-being. They have found that psilocybin, an ingredient from psychedelic mushrooms has the ability to allow users to experience all these benefits for up to seven days. https://futurism.com/the-byte/psychedelic-mushrooms-boost-creativity-empathy?
VARRAM is a new smart robot and friend for your pets. The idea is to give pets company and keep them active at times when you are not with them. It makes sure they never feel alone. Research has found that more than 50% of all dogs and cats are overweight. VARRAM tries to address this by keeping your pet on the move in a playful manner. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-smart-robot-for-your-pet-varram?secret_perk_token=fad648e1#/
The multi award-winning PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program is offered to all undergraduate students at Macquarie University and is a vital part of their career preparation. Through PACE they go beyond the classroom to apply their learning in practice. They undertake a practical activity with one of over 3,000 partner organisations across Australia and around the world to learn from industry leaders in their chosen field, gain vital contacts, and develop the employability skills they need to start their careers. IdeaSpies is proud to partner with PACE and engage two enthusiastic interns interested in learning more about innovation. They have also provided two teams to work on the prototype of an app for IdeaSpies! https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/employability/learning-for-li
There are products like battery operated bats available in the market to kill mosquitoes and insects but there is no battery-less innovation. My invention is very simple and very effective in killing mosquitoes as there is no need for recharging the battery of this mosquito bat. Only a bat and adhesive tape are required to build it. It will work to by trapping and killing mosquitoes. Salient features: (1) there is no need for recharging it. (2) the adhesive tape can be removed and replaced after use. (3) it is a very low cost design so anyone can afford it very easily. (4) it is safe and light weight (5) it can be used many times.
KPMG Social Media Intelligence helps clients capitalise on social media in managing their brand and reputation. As part of this service they assess how social media can provide insights into discussions about products, services and potential markets. One of their tools is a screen that's constantly updated with Twitter posts over the previous week. This screen shows their analysis of tweets about IdeaSpies-you can see the main conversations emerging around StartupAus, growth hacking and innovation based on hashtags used.
Zero-packaging shops, sometimes known as zero-waste grocery stores, allow customers to bring and refill their own containers. They offer food products (cereals, pasta, oils) and even household products (soap, dishwashing powder). You simply bring your own jars and containers and buy as little or as much as you need. These new businesses demonstrate how products can be offered without packaging. In doing so they provide both environmental and economic benefits. www.sbs.com.au/news/zero-packaging-stores-show-we-can-kick-our-plastic-addiction
