26 incredible innovations that improved the world in 2015
http://mashable.com/2015/12/20/social-good-innovations-2015/
1. The machine that converts poop into clean drinking water
2. The algorithm that can prevent HIV among homeless youth
3. The sneaker technology designed for people with disabilities
4. The life-saving device that can seal a wound in under a minute
5. The “Internet on a microchip”
6. Dinnerware that makes life easier for dementia sufferers
7. 3D-printed rotors that freeze seawater into drinking water
8. The lamps powered by plants
9. A revolutionary material that could absorb large oil spills
10. The laundry device that lets washers reuse water for months
11. The durable, flat-pack housing for refugees
12. A low-cost device that simplifies auto-transfusion
13. This 15-year-old’s energy probe powered by ocean waves
14. The prosthetic hand that can generate a sense of touch
15. A simple toolkit to help girls wash and dry reusable pads
16. The student-made device helping babies breathe
17. The eco-friendly brick that could revolutionize India
18. The printable strips for in-home testing of infectious diseases
19. The bindi delivering much-needed iodine to impoverished women in India
20. The beehive that harvests honey on its own
21. A smartphone dongle for 15-minute diagnostic tests
22. This advanced treatment for jaundice in newborns
23. The best knee joint prosthetic for developing world amputees
24. A temporary tattoo that helps diabetics track blood sugar
25. The ocean acidification sensor that revitalizes conservation
26. The app that helps blind people see through others’ eyes
Stephen
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