This week we cover cutting-edge body monitors, Antarctic surprises, and fiery phenomena. Plus, we dream of trips to Devon, and houses powered by green energy.

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Patch things up

Nothing says ‘fashion’ quite like a wearable skin patch that monitors the health of the human body. These stretchy devices analyse blood pressure and internal chemicals – a potential leap forward for everyday health-tech.

Mix up your accessories

Ice, ice, undiscovered life

As accidental discoveries go, finding unknown creatures 900m metres below an ice shelf is impressive. This encounter suggests the possibility of whole new worlds of activity in conditions that were previously thought to be too harsh to sustain life.

Dive in deep

Island living

Sun, sea, sand – and an art deco hotel only accessible at low tide. Sounds enchanting… In this podcast with Humans of Hospitality, Tim Hall, Executive Chef of Sapience client Burgh Island Hotel, discusses the ins and outs of running a boutique holiday destination.

Sail away

Hydrogen hype

Fossil fuels, begone. The UK’s first homes with some appliances running entirely on hydrogen power are due to arrive in April, signalling the next stage in the nation’s commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Clean up your energy 

And finally…

After all, you’re my firefall

If lockdown life is reaching new heights of boredom, this natural ‘firefall’ in Yosemite is sure to inject some drama into your day. This brief phenomenon is caused by the perfect alignment of sun and water, and seems to come straight from a fantasy land.

Fall for nature

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