Celebrating Innovation: The 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

10 April 2025 10 April 2025

The 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held from April 9 to 13, 2025, at Palexpo in Geneva, marked a historic milestone in celebrating human creativity and technological progress. This jubilee edition showcased nearly 1,050 inventions from over 35 countries and regions, reflecting a diverse array of innovations spanning healthcare, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, space technology, and more. Highlights included the European Space Agency’s (ESA) presence as guest of honor, offering attendees an immersive journey into space exploration, and groundbreaking projects like AI Dog, which uses AI to monitor pollution and wildlife conservation efforts. Families were engaged through hands-on workshops and interactive exhibits, while professionals benefited from the Swiss Pavilion of Innovation and Research, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The event also emphasized sustainability, with inventions such as Battery-Free IoT from The Chinese University of Hong Kong showcasing eco-friendly advancements aimed at reducing electronic waste and conserving resources.

Tiangong, China’s Open-Source Humanoid Robot, Is Ready to Take Over the World

4 February 2025 4 February 2025

China has unveiled Tiangong, an open-source humanoid robot that promises to revolutionize the robotics industry. Standing at 163 cm tall and powered entirely by electricity, Tiangong combines advanced capabilities with a flexible platform for global collaboration. Its agility, adaptability, and open-source framework make it a game-changer in both industrial and household applications. As part of China’s broader strategy to lead the global robotics market, Tiangong represents not just technological innovation but also a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Blue Hydrogen: A Green Dream or Ecological Nightmare?

8 September 2024 10 September 2024

Blue Hydrogen: A Clean Energy Dilemma
Despite being touted as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels, blue hydrogen faces significant environmental challenges. The production process, which involves carbon capture and storage (CCS), can lead to methane leakage, energy-intensive CCS operations, and potential CO2 storage leaks. These factors undermine the notion of blue hydrogen as a truly clean energy source, raising concerns about its contribution to climate change.