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Student housing repurposed as social housing?
Could this accommodation be re-purposed for social housing?This gives governments immediate access to accommodation while they build new stock to which those needing social housing can be re-located. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/occupancy-has-hit-the-cliff-thousands-of-student-apartments-mothballed-20210210-p5718x.html
14 February 2021 by Maria MacNama...

PropTech

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Indoor navigation for everyone who needs help getting from A to B
We all know and love GPS based maps that tell us how to get from A to B outside.  But what happens when you arrive at your destination and it's a huge unfamiliar shopping mall or office building?  Where's the indoor digital map?BindiMaps is revolutionising the way we navigate internal spaces.  With the help of Bluetooth beacons, the smart phone app provides audio directions.While BindiMaps adds a layer of convenience for most, it completely changes the way people with vision impairment access indoor spaces.  It's a great example of inclusive proptech-for-good.Get BindiMapped!Photo:  Co-Founder Anna Wrighthttps://bindimaps.com/
14 February 2021 by Jennifer Harr...

AI

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Print functional, custom-made devices and robots, without human intervention
“While 3D printers have now made it possible to produce a range of objects that include product models, jewelry, and novelty toy
14 February 2021 by Maria MacNama...

Energy

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World's first commercial passenger flight on sustainable fuel
Dutch airline KLM has operated what is considered to be the world’s first commercial passenger flight on sustainable s
14 February 2021 by IdeaSpies

AI

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Can AI help distinguish between conspiracy theories and truth?
We've seen in the last few years how 'viral' theories and conspiracies have swirled in social media and our communities to appear truthful (2016: Pizzagate?). Can AI help us verify the narrative and complex constructions and connections? Researchers from the University of California have developed an approach that automates social media analysis in specific recent examples such as COVID, anti-vax movement and QAnon. Could this be an early warning system of social unrest/ disruption centred in misinformation & distrust? https://theconversation.com/an-ai-tool-can-distinguish-between-a-conspiracy-theory-and-a-true-conspiracy-it-com
13 February 2021 by Daniella Trai...

Wellbeing

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What makes you Optimistic about Valentine's Day?
Science says optimism and romance should go hand in hand. The best research comes out of Michigan State University which found an optimistic partner is associated with a reduced likelihood of cognitive decline. https://www.centreforoptimism.com/What-makes-you-Optimistic-about-Valentines-Day/
13 February 2021 by Victor Perton