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At MIT, low-tech inventions with a high impact News | May 08, 2008 | Vijaysree Venkatraman Christian Science Monitor At MIT, low-tech inventions with a high impact
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Innovators at MIT to present workable solutions for developing world News | Aug 08, 2007 | MIT News MIT News Innovators at MIT to present workable solutions for developing world
Making a difference in the developing world News | Jul 03, 2007 | Heather Manning, News Office Correspondent MIT News Making a difference in the developing world
Local materials, low cost and good science add up to technology for developing nations News | May 14, 2007 | Stephanie Schorow, News Office Correspondent MIT News Local materials, low cost and good science add up to technology for developing nations
Amy Smith: Simple designs that could save millions of childrens' lives Video | Jan 16, 2007 | TED TED Amy Smith: Simple designs that could save millions of childrens' lives