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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Health

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

Emergency food aid after disasters can contribute to long-term health problems by exacerbating non-communicable diseases in affected regions. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Fears rise of a second landslide and the spread of disease in Papua New Guinea

Authorities fear second landslide and disease outbreak at Papua New Guinea disaster site. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Papua New Guinea tells the U.N. that a landslide buried more than 2,000 people

Papua New Guinea government seeks international help after estimating over 2,000 people buried alive in landslide. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Fears rise of a second landslide and the spread of disease in Papua New Guinea

Authorities fear second landslide and disease outbreak at Papua New Guinea disaster site. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Papua New Guinea tells the U.N. that a landslide buried more than 2,000 people

Papua New Guinea government seeks international help after estimating over 2,000 people buried alive in landslide. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
1 month ago
California

India: Fire at entertainment center leaves several dead DW 05/25/2024

A fire in an amusement park in Gujarat State, India, led to the death of at least 20 people, including many children. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response

Google is providing AI tools to National Guard for faster disaster response. [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Digital life

Life-Saving 'Robot Medics' for Triage in High-Risk Places

Researchers develop UGV with robotic arms for medical assistance in high-risk areas
The UGV uses VR technology to allow doctors to remotely perform medical triage [ more ]
Acm
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A Drone with Ears

Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute developed a microphone array for drones to locate disaster victims.
The array, called LUCY, uses acoustic sensors and AI to detect cries for help and filter out noise. [ more ]
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