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COVID-19

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An at-home rapid test for COVID-19
The United States government has signed a major deal with Ellume, an Australian pharmaceutical company based in Brisbane, to produ
2 February 2021 by IdeaSpies

Dining

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2 February 2021 by Ivan Brewer

NFP

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Bernie Sanders meme raises money for charity
Bernie Sanders has inadvertently helped raise more than $2 million for charity after an image of him at the inauguration of Joe Biden went viral. https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2021/01/bernie-sanders-mittens-meme-inspires-wave-of-charitable-giving/
1 February 2021 by Katherine Leo...

LegalTech

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'Justice, Powered by People'
Founded by Australian legal tech rockstar Stevie Ghiassi, Legaler Aid is a non-profit initiative of Legaler.com that aims to address the 5 billion people who live without access to justice.  Legaler Aid does this by crowdfunding legal fees on behalf of self-represented litigants in social justice legal battles and enables them to connect and engage with passionate, experienced lawyers to obtain the much needed access to justice they require.  Legaler Aid does this by making it simple and easy for everyday people to donate to legal cases fighting social justice matters.  Head to https://legaleraid.org to find out more.
1 February 2021 by Karen Finch

Healthcare

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Biodegradable and biocompatible sensors
Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have produced displays that have been biodegradability certified and checked by independent auditorsThe construction materials are of natural origin or biocompatible and are sealed with gelatin making the display adhesive and flexible so it can be worn directly on the skin. This sort of display is particularly well-suited for short-lifecycle applications in sectors like medical diagnostics. The technology could also be used to monitor food packaging where reuse isn’t permitted.Scientists believe this is the first demonstration of a biodegradable display produced using inkjet printing.https://www.slashgear.com/researchers-create-biodegradable-flexible-displays-for-skin-28657194/
1 February 2021 by Jenny Morawsk...

Energy

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Photocatalytic Hydrogen? It is Green Hydrogen but not as you know it!
Splitting water molecules into oxygen & hydrogen has long been done by electrolysis. However, industrial electrolyzers are energy-intensive. So, inspired by photosynthesis, researchers have developed specially engineered electrodes that split water molecules when directly under the sun's light. This is a process known as photocatalysis.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210121131752.htm
1 February 2021 by Kylie Hargrea...