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Using drones to transform healthcare: 5 lessons from Africa
Health
June 8, 2021

Using drones to transform healthcare: 5 lessons from Africa

Drones are a potential avenue for enabling essential healthcare supplies to reach even the most remote places. Africa leads the world in drone delivery. Pilot projects there have revealed 5 key issues that need to be resolved in order to scale up via financially sustainable business models.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Floating solar farms generate electricity more efficiently
ClimateEnergy
June 3, 2021

Floating solar farms generate electricity more efficiently

The cooling effect of water beneath solar panels enables them to generate electricity up to 12.5% more efficiently than rooftop or ground-mounted installations. Meanwhile, the panels’ sheltering effect from sunlight and wind protects the water from climate change impact.

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Source: The Conversation
Closing the pandemic-generated gender gap
Gender
May 31, 2021

Closing the pandemic-generated gender gap

Job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected women, reversing worldwide progress towards gender equality. In just 1 year, the projected time to achieving it has increased from 99.5 to 135.6 years. However, a recent World Economic Forum report suggests solutions.

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Source: World Economic Forum
10 technologies for improving post-pandemic education
EducationICT
May 28, 2021

10 technologies for improving post-pandemic education

The huge shift to remote learning necessitated by COVID-19 has presented numerous challenges. But these are starting to be met by promising technological innovations designed to drive student engagement, improve personalisation and protect the online educational environment from intruders.

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Source: Forbes
Mushroom-based building insulation
Circular EconomyFood
May 25, 2021

Mushroom-based building insulation

High-performance, non-toxic insulation panels you can grow? That’s what a London-based biomanufacturing company has developed! They’ve found that mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, is perfect for preventing spread of fire, blocking out sound and even preventing heat loss.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Artificial Intelligence is key to multiple climate change solutions
ClimateEnergyICT
May 21, 2021

Artificial Intelligence is key to multiple climate change solutions

We are at a critical stage for finding quick and affordable solutions for tackling climate change. Artificial Intelligence will be key for assisting the prevention of wildfires, enabling efficient demand-driven energy supply, optimising the food supply chain, guiding us to net zero waste and more.

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Source: Forbes