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Earn a Certificate in Community Based Development

By Ranjit

 

“The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) at Colorado State University provides innovative training in community-based development (online and face-to-face), consultation, evaluation, and project support services for individuals and governmental, international non-governmental, and community-based organizations around the world.”

 

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Feb

9

This would make a great iPhone app

By Ranjit

cell phone blood test

Dr. Ozcan of UCLA has developed software that turns an ordinary cell phone camera into a mobile lab. The blood to be analyzed is photographed through a special filter placed over the camera lens, and then the image can be analyzed to see if the patient has HIV, malaria, or leukemia.

 

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Micro-Hydroelectric Power in Peru

By Ranjit

Microhydroelectric power is one solution for delivering electricity to remote and rural areas without degrading the environment. 

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