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  • Using virtual reality to teach medical students empathy for elders

    October 29, 2018 |

    New Hampshire Union Leader |

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    Response Location: United States, Maine

    Through the use of virtual reality, medical students in Maine are experiencing what it is like to live with aliments common to older adults such as hearing and vision loss. These visceral experiences will help students work with greater care, imagination, and empathy with older adults upon graduation.

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  • Inside the daring plan to map every coral reef from space

    October 29, 2018 |

    National Geographic |

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    Response Location: Indonesia

    Researchers are using satellite imagery and data to create the first global, high-resolution map of all coral reefs. The project, known as the Allen Coral Atlas, will help provide a baseline for scientists to monitor bleaching events and other short-term changes, which could lead to devastating changes.

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  • 'We can fix all this': Could this be the solution to Australia's drought crisis?

    October 29, 2018 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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    Response Location: Australia, New South Wales

    Natural Sequence Farming is the process of restoring a landscape's original hydration processes by "reading the landscape and tapping into the land's natural system of self-rehydration," – and it's helping Mulloon Creek Natural Farms in New South Wales revive dry farmland. Although some, including the government, haven't entirely accepted the practice, the pilot project has shown a "63% increase in production on the hydrated land."

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  • The cost of keeping Singapore squeaky clean

    October 29, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Singapore

    Singapore maintains its state of cleanliness through fines, public education, and an army of low-paid cleaners. Fifty years ago, the Keep Singapore Clean campaign was the first time the government used fines as a method of social control. Now that the city is wealthier, the fines aren’t as effective. Singaporeans rely on cleaners to do the majority of the work.

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  • In Chula Vista, Calif., Drones Now Respond to 911 Calls

    October 29, 2018 |

    San Diego Union-Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Chula Vista

    Police in Chula Vista, Calif., are using drones to respond to some emergency calls as part of a pilot program between the Federal Aviation Administration, Chula Vista and the city of San Diego. It’s an idea from Ensenada, Mexico, where use of drones prompted a 10 percent drop in crime, and on its first day in Chula Vista drones responded to 30 emergency calls that led to three arrests. The FAA is working with police to rewrite regulations as the program evolves to adapt to police needs.

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  • In an Indiana river cleanup, businesses and environmentalists cooperate

    October 29, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Gary, Indiana

    The Grand Calumet River in Indiana was once infamous for its levels of pollution and contamination. Although it didn't happen overnight, the introduction of the Clean Water Act led to collaborative efforts to divide and clean the river which was key to restoring the body of water and now serves as a model for other areas facing similar water pollution issues.

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  • The subway helped segment Atlanta; soccer at its stations may help unite it

    October 29, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    The new Atlanta United soccer team has brought excitement and community to many areas of the city - but perhaps the most unusual spot is public transport stops. “Station soccer” now is activating spaces at two MARTA transit stations, and many more are in development. Making soccer accessible is just one part. The next step could be adding things like farmers markets to MARTA stops. It is clear that soccer in Atlanta has helped fans, children, and public transit users alike.

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  • Police are using artificial intelligence to spot written lies

    October 28, 2018 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: Spain

    A tool is helping police across Spain identify false robbery reports. VeriPol uses textual analysis and machine learning to find suspicious reports. During the pilot project, the tool helped detect 64 false reports in one week, far more than usually detected.

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  • Incinerators bring hygienic disposal of menstrual waste

    October 28, 2018 |

    New Vision |

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    Response Location: Uganda

    Uganda’s education ministry requires all schools to have incinerators to burn used sanitary pads. Lack of funding limits schools’ ability to comply. Even when incinerators exist, girls don’t necessarily use them. Educating both girls and boys about menstruation reduces stigma and increases the likelihood that girls feel comfortable enough to collect pads instead of throwing them in pit latrines.

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  • A Rural Community Decided To Treat Its Opioid Problem Like A Natural Disaster

    October 28, 2018 |

    Finding Fixes |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Snohomish County in Washington decided to respond to the opioid epidemic as they would to a natural disaster. They use a multi-agency strategy and bi-weekly meetings to tackle the epidemic one small step at a time. The police department is working to get people from homeless encampments into treatment, rather than arresting them. So far, they have helped hundreds of people into housing and treatment.

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