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United States
Free writing classes for aspiring playwrights
Always wanted to be a writer? Amidst lockdowns and social distancing, chances are good that you will find yourself with more time on your hands than ever before. So why not take the opportunity to practice your creative writing skills? Playwright Lauren Gunderson is there to encourage you and help you out.
Afghanistan
All-girl Afghan Robotics Team build low-cost ventilator using car parts
The all-girl Afghan Robotics Team have developed a mobile and inexpensive ventilator that will help COVID patients in Afghanistan. The device costs a fraction of normal ventilators and is partly built with car parts.
The Netherlands
Free of charge smart software helps to fight corona
Corona caught us all by surprise, but fortunately we have a large arsenal of medical technology at our disposal to fight the virus. The Dutch company Delft Imaging repurposed their TB x-ray tool to trace corona and is helping to prevent major outbreaks in countries with limited testing capabilities.