Technology
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Technology USAOne Drop of Water and 10 Seconds of Time Could Transform Coffee Farmers’ Lives
Coffee farmers around the world have been struggling with extreme weather and fluctuating prices. But an invention powered by artificial intelligence aims to transform their earnings and enrich their soil – and it’s as small as a business card.
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Heroes USAShe Can’t Walk on Her Own – but Completed a Full Marathon in Her Exoskeleton
Theresa Vereline, retired Army sergeant, was a one-of-a-kind competitor at this year’s New York City Marathon: after running 26.2 miles through all five boroughs, she became the first paralyzed citizen in the United States to complete a marathon.
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Technology BrazilRio and Buenos Aires Have the Same Idea on How to Fight Floods from Climate Change: High-Tech!
Tens of millions of people across Latin America face worsening flooding threats sparked by climate change, so cities are coming up with new ways to keep people safe – using technology, better data and insights from affected communities.
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Technology SomaliaFlood or Drought: This App Helps Somalians Cope with Natural Disasters
Somalia is upgrading its climate threat resilience: the developing country will soon be the very first in the region with a mobile phone alert system that texts residents a warning about expected floods, droughts and other disasters.
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Technology United KingdomInventor of the Web Slaps Tech Giants’ Fingers: “Be More Transparent”
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee is urging major tech companies to ensure their artificial intelligence algorithms do not discriminate, telling them to be more transparent about how these algorithms make decisions that affect people’s lives.
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Technology USAPrint Your 3D Home: Move in Faster, Pay Less.
Real estate from 3D printers makes the world better: Initiatives around the world are using cutting-edge technology to construct sustainable 3D-printed homes, for faster and cheaper housing that benefits the community as well as the environment!