In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about Tasmania’s huge success in their renewable energy drive, an innovative underground method sharing green power amongst Parisian communities, and the invention of bionic gloves allowing a concert pianist to play again.
A clean and efficient energy movement is growing underneath Parisian suburbs
Geothermal heat is being distributed to homes and buildings in suburban Paris through an unusual network known as “district energy”, which involves shuttling the green energy through subterranean pipes.
State-funded coalitions are helping expunge marijuana convictions
Illinois residents will soon be able to navigate the complicated process of criminal record expungement for weed-related offences with the help of local nonprofits.
Machine-learning is helping to identify war veterans at risk of suicide
When AI flags a veteran, their name appears on the computer dashboard of the local clinic’s Reach Vet coordinator, who calls to arrange an appointment.
Bionic gloves have allowed an injured concert pianist to play again
The $100 black neoprene gloves feature iron rods made with a 3D printer. After a finger is lowered onto a piano key, the gloves assist it to spring back.
Source: Goodnet
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