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What it took to 3D print a school in Ukraine
Much of Ukraine's buildings have been lost to the war. Could 3D printing be a solution? We spoke with Jean-Christophe Bonis of Team4UA.
Providing electricity to 750 million people could help fight climate change, not exacerbate it
After decades of steady progress, the number of people without access to electricity increased in 2022. About 80% of people worldwide who don’t have electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa.
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College students are speaking out and protesting Israel-Hamas war
In the U.S., student groups are voicing their positions on the war between Hamas and Israel, including a statement by 34 Harvard University groups holding Israel responsible for the violence.
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Government shutdowns are rare in other countries – so why are they more common in the US ?
The U.S. government averted a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress reached a temporary, 45-day deal to extend a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
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What it's like to clean up landmines in your own country
Why women are important to Ukraine's safety effort.
Welcome to Blue Marble
Inspired by the iconic "Blue Marble" photo of earth taken by the Apollo 17 crew, we share stories that explain this global moment, and seek to capture the complexity and resilience of the place we call home.
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It will take decades to clear Ukraine's landmines. Without more women, it will be even slower — and more dangerous.
Demining agencies in Ukraine have dramatically increased their recruiting and have made gender equity a higher priority.
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