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Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

Four American seventh graders sit at a table, a blue suitcase open before them.

US middle schoolers build 'solar suitcases,' powering 40 refugee schools in Uganda

The students are part of We Share Solar’s education initiative, proving that their learning can power real change.
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On the left, assorted LEGO bricks scattered on a table next to a Rubik's cube on top of graph paper with house designs. In the middle, 16 year old Asian teen Renee Wang drawing a home. On the right, Wang's colorful prototypes.

Teen creates Rubik's cube-inspired tiny home to help those experiencing homelessness

Renee Wang found inspiration in simple household toys when she dreamed up a solution to homelessness at 16.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a man wears all black and stands next to a small white trailer, holding up a thumbs-up. On the right, an interior view of the trailer shows a couch, microwave, and window.

Man invents tiny mobile homes that fit on the back of bicycles to combat rising homelessness

Ryan Donais was inspired to use his background in construction to help after his brother experienced homelessness.
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A photo collage of a gas pump inside a car's gas tank, a young Indonesian student eating her meal, a distressed woman standing outside while wearing a face mask, an offshore oil rig, and a woman with her hands in her face while seated at a table with receipts

Good News This Week: January 11, 2025 - Pets, Meals, & Medical Debts

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A small fire on top of a kitchen stove

To mitigate house fires, student invents 'smart fire extinguisher' to automatically snuff out flames

Henry Zhou’s invention could replace clunky fire extinguishers that require extensive training to use.
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Two people stand in a dark room in front of a massive floor-to-wall screen that shows cameras monitoring different locations throughout southern california.

AI spots unreported California wildfire, proving its 'emerging' role in fire safety

In December, a late night wildfire in California was caught by AI technology before it could spiral out of control.
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A Medi Teddy - a light brown teddy bear plushie stuffed animal with someone putting an IV bag into its mesh back.

Teen with chronic illness invents specialized stuffed animals to discreetly hide blood bags in hospital rooms

Growing up, Ella Casano was constantly in and out of the hospital due to a condition that destroyed the platelets in her blood.
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A photo collage of a teacher standing next to a map and four people rowing a canoe on a lake

Good News This Week: January 4, 2025 - Babies, Headsets, & Phones

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Hands reaching to grab four shot glasses, which are in a row and filled with clear liquid.

Bartenders can now hail Ubers, call police in seconds thanks to new 'angel shot' safety app

The discreet code phrase has taken on a new life with an app that immediately alerts bar staff to instances of dangerous behavior, unwanted advances, and sexual harassment.
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