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This start-up is making artificial hair from bananas
  + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Leah Collins | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +8 min
Some people complain that synthetic hair can irritate their scalp and a study of synthetic hair in Nigeria found the presence of potentially harmful heavy metals and chemicals. We want to empower women to make informed decisions about what hair they use and what’s best for them.”Tumusiime says that, unlike synthetic hair, her product is biodegradable, durable and can be easily styled, treated and colored. Since it’s made from discarded banana stems, she adds, it’s also a way to help curb that waste. In the US, St.Louis-based Rebundle also sells hair extensions made from banana fibers, while Nourie Hair offers a hair alternative for braiding made from Ginseng root extract and rosemary. But synthetic hair can be bought for as little as $1 for a bundle.
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London CNN —A South African entrepreneur who designed a smart locker system that improves access to healthcare has won a major award for African engineering. In June, the usual iteration of the Africa Prize will also go ahead, during which four finalists will battle it out for a £25,000 ($31,600) prize. “There isn’t enough funding available for African startups,” she tells CNN. “We don’t want all the funding to come in the form of grants, as we see in the Africa Prize. We want investors to start to believe that they can also make money by investing in African startups.
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The global population is aging, presenting new challenges related to cognitive decline. One startup is building an AI tool to identify potential cognitive decline based on driving behavior. AdvertisementAs the global population ages, the challenges associated with cognitive decline become more prominent. However, cutting-edge technologies are emerging to address these challenges, with companies developing novel tools designed to detect, prevent, and manage cognitive decline. The convergence of AI, medical technology, and neurotech is leading the fight against cognitive decline.
Persons: , Brian Mullins, Mullins, John Klepper, Klepper, Cathy Craig Organizations: Service, Japan, Mind Foundry, Dowa Insurance, PIPRA AG, Business, Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise, Italian Rugby Federation, Elite Ice Hockey Locations: Zurich, postsurgery, London
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