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  • EGI: Filling in the gaps in law enforcement for the online wildlife trade

    October 03, 2016 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Protected species of animals and plants are illegally sold online mainly due to buyers and sellers having no knowledge of laws or the consequences to the ecosystem. Enforcement Gaps Interface (EGI) is a software which uses machine learning to determine if the animal product is illegal or not.

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  • The doctor will see you now… on your smartphone

    October 02, 2016 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom

    Healthcare in the United Kingdom faces a major shortage of doctors, but innovative mobile applications are addressing this need through offering online video doctor consultations and AI-empowered diagnoses. Comparing the service to other mobile platforms used for taxis and dry cleaning, these medical app designers aim to both cater to modern demands for streamlined delivery services across all sectors, as well as democratize health care for those who lack traditional access.

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  • How We Think about E-Waste Is in Need of Repair

    October 01, 2016 |

    Anthropocene Magazine |

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    Response Location: China

    Electronic waste is becoming an increasing environmental problem around the world. In China this "waste" from old computers and phones is being reused and recycled to fuel new innovation.

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  • New research shows there's one big change when cops wear cameras

    September 29, 2016 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    Cameras worn on police uniforms have been lauded as a possible solution to many of the problems facing officers in the line of duty, from violence against law enforcement to the unnecessary use of force. The US Department of Justice recently announced a plan to spend $20 million on body cameras for cops in 32 states. The cameras are controversial, as all surveillance...

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  • Insight: Inside Brazil's battle to save the Amazon with satellites and strike forces

    September 28, 2016 |

    Reuters |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Brasilia

    13 years ago, Brazil didn't have satellite data or heat mapping to track illegal logging. Neither did they have weapon wielding agents working to stop ecological crime. These tools, in addition to the help of indigenous Brazilians is making the goal of ending Amazon deforestation by 2030 seem more and more likely.

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  • How Hybrid Seeds Could Help The Mountain Gorillas Of Congo

    September 27, 2016 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

    As a response to a growing population, farmers have begun encroaching into Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to expand their crop yield. This creates a problem for the endangered great apes that live there, however, as it depletes their food, water and shelter resources. One non-profit is trying to change this landscape by improving farming practices with new seed varieties.

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  • Reviving House Calls By Doctor

    September 27, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Extreme health care costs are nothing new, especially for America's elderly and chronically ill population. Additionally, even routine trips to the doctor can have drastic effects on health and finances for the patient and their families. House calls by doctors, a practice that was previously viewed as outdated, are making a nationwide comeback, given their potential to eliminate barriers to effective care.

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  • This group found a simple way to get messages from homeless people to their families.

    September 21, 2016 |

    Upworthy |

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    Response Location: United States

    Kevin Adler used his own experience with his homeless and estranged uncle to create 'Miracle Messages' —a project where he could record the messages of homeless individuals and post them on social media, in order to help reunite them with their families. This project, initially likened to a “Homeless GoPro”, has already led to countless reunions, and, in some cases, stable housing.

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  • Can this Texas county fix America's electronic voting problem?

    September 16, 2016 |

    Splinter |

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    Response Location: United States, Travis County, Texas

    Making sure that voting systems are fair and accurate has become a major concern in the wake of rigging allegations in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Homomorphic encryption, now beginning to be used in the financial and healthcare industries, can anonymize voter data while creating a publicly available record that anyone can use to verify election results. The idea is being piloted in Travis County, Texas, the latest move in a push for more trustworthy voting systems.

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  • Can blackberries and tilapia help New Mexico's small farmers thrive?

    September 03, 2016 |

    The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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    Response Location: United States, Española, New Mexico

    A group of agriculture producers think new, low-cost growing techniques, high-value crops and an increased interest in local produce offer solutions to New Mexico’s food struggles.

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