Cycling is the perfect way to explore a city, but it can be a challenge if you don’t know your way around. Blubel is hoping to make people feel more at ease getting around unfamiliar urban areas with the development of a smart bike bell that knows the ins and outs of your locale.

The UK is one of the worst places to live in Europe if you’re a drinker or smoker – it was found to be the third strictest country when it comes to regulating citizens' lives and encouraging healthier behaviours. But research suggests that these laws and ‘sin taxes’ may not be that effective.

The Netherlands may be a nation of cyclists, but 33% of Dutch people say that traffic and traffic lights are their biggest annoyances when riding in a city. Flo is ‘the first personal bike traffic light in the world’, aiming to make traversing the streets of Utrecht stress- and danger-free.

Australia is the home of the tanned, the active and the healthy. But is this stereotype true? Unsurprisingly, no. With long working hours and a steadfast commitment to a busy social life, Aussies are packing on the pounds. In the second of a two-part series, we look at what’s making Australia fat.