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12-24-2017, 12:02 AM
30 innovations that improved the world in 2017
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2017 may have been a rough year, but there were plenty of inventions, innovations, and gadgets that made the world just a slightly better place.
From global health to social justice to humanitarian aid, a slew of scientists, technologists, and activists came together this year to create impactful solutions to some of our most pressing problems.
SEE ALSO: 9 incredible ways we're using drones for social good (http://mashable.com/2017/04/23/drones-social-good-humanitarian-aid/)
In no particular order, here are 30 innovations that made a tangible difference in 2017. For even more inspiration, check out our list of incredible innovations from 2016 (http://mashable.com/2016/12/18/social-good-innovations-2016/). Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/12/23/social-good-innovations-2017/)
1. The 20-cent paper toy that can help diagnose diseases
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2017 may have been a rough year, but there were plenty of inventions, innovations, and gadgets that made the world just a slightly better place.
From global health to social justice to humanitarian aid, a slew of scientists, technologists, and activists came together this year to create impactful solutions to some of our most pressing problems.
SEE ALSO: 9 incredible ways we're using drones for social good (http://mashable.com/2017/04/23/drones-social-good-humanitarian-aid/)
In no particular order, here are 30 innovations that made a tangible difference in 2017. For even more inspiration, check out our list of incredible innovations from 2016 (http://mashable.com/2016/12/18/social-good-innovations-2016/). Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/12/23/social-good-innovations-2017/)
1. The 20-cent paper toy that can help diagnose diseases
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