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Online museum visits that make you see more
“Exhibitions give ammunition to think about things” In these confusing times, we’re longing so much to dwell through museums. “Exhibitions give ammunition to think about things”, curator Paola Antonelli
Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded
A nine-year-old boy who helped to curb the spread of COVID-19, received a presidential award “Makers gonna make”, and this extremely young maker made, indeed: a nine-year-old Kenyan boy
How youth and technology can drive Africa’s COVID-19 response
Africa needs integrated responses to COVID-19 that build on countries’ existing strengths and resources Here is a solution for Kenya, based on young people, technology, and community healthcare volunteers. This approach
United Nations COVID-19 response Creative Content Hub
The UN had launched the campaign. Thousands of creators from around the world submitted their work. Creators from around the world generously submitted their work to help communicate important messages that
Adidas launches reusable face mask called Face Cover
The maSK is made from a breathable recycled material The breathable face masks are designed to be used by people wanting to reduce their risk of getting or spreading coronavirus. Sportswear
Expanding bike storage on commuter rails
Socially distanced commuters could greatly benefit of solutions improving their travelling comfort “The role of design is to solve problems and improve the overall experience for customers”. Design studio
A licking phone that turns speech into physical sensations
A licking phone that turns speech into physical sensations. The project allows people to physically experience conversations while part during the lockdown
NYC is using powerful UV light to kill the coronavirus
powerful ultraviolet lamps is used to disinfect subways and buses in pilot project The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will deploy 150 mobile devices to clean subways, buses, and
Nine carpark rooftops in Singapore to be converted to urban farms
from the later part of this year, they will be converted for use to farm food crops The tender for nine such sites was launched last May 12 by the
Living in a bubble: safe or dystopian?
“bubble shield” by designlibero imagines a solar-powered personal space For this project Libero Rutilo and Ekaterina Shchetina of DesignLibero have brought the phrase ‘living in your own bubble’ into
44 engineering challenges for children during lockdown
Dyson has created 44 engineering and science activities for children to try out while at home From making a balloon-powered car to building a bridge from spaghetti, you can
A mobile bubble-like space to protect COVID-19 doctors
A Bubble, mobile personal protective space that suits many needs, from safety to relax, for medical staff When fighting against COVID-19, doctors on the front line might be exposed
Hotels with robots on staff are treating mild Covid-19 patients
the two robots on staff greet the residents and keep the hotel clean As happened in other cities around the world, Tokyo opened a hotel for coronavirus patients that
Foster + Partners shares architecture challenges for children in lockdown
a series of architecture challenges, including building a paper skyscraper to keep children in coronavirus lockdown entertained Called #architecturefromhome, the initiative was launched by Foster + Partners to help entertain and
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