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A growing network of creative devices is catching millions of pounds of trash before it reaches our oceans. From adorable googly-eyed wheels in Baltimore to simple mesh bags in Florida storm drains, these trash traps are turning the tide on water pollution one cigarette butt at a time.
The United Arab Emirates just opened the world's largest indoor vertical farm, proving that innovative technology can help grow food anywhere. Despite being mostly desert with extreme water scarcity, the UAE is becoming a global leader in agricultural innovation.
A groundbreaking blood test developed in Hong Kong will screen 6,000 underprivileged elderly residents for early Alzheimer's disease, completely free of charge. The program marks the first time this innovative technology moves from hospitals into the community.
Japan is funding a major health initiative in Zanzibar that will bring clean sanitation and better nutrition to over 200,000 children and families. The one-year program tackles open defecation and malnutrition through innovative technology and community training.
What started as a 16-year-old's frustration with ocean plastic has grown into a global movement deploying innovative technology to clean our waters. Boyan Slat's vision is now removing tons of waste from oceans and rivers before it reaches the sea.
The Philippines is teaming up with the United Nations to fight climate change using artificial intelligence. This partnership aims to strengthen the nation's resilience while tackling poverty through innovative technology.
American farmers are using innovative technology like drones and precision sensors to reduce waste, cut costs, and slash greenhouse gas emissions. A new report shows nearly 400 climate-smart farming innovations are now available to help producers of all sizes work more sustainably.
Researchers have discovered a new form of matter made from spinning components that can twist, break apart, and reassemble on their own. These strange crystals could lead to breakthrough materials and technologies.