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Posts in April 2016
Crowdsourcing App Studies the Health Benefits of the Outdoors
Apr-29-16 By IdeaConnectionIt seems intuitive that being outdoors, surrounded by nature and natural beauty is good for the heart, soul and mind. But just how healthy is it?
A new crowdsourcing app developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK could help them to understand more about the relationship between biodiversity and well-being.
Mammoth Crowdsourcing Exercise to Compile Viking Database
Apr-22-16 By IdeaConnectionResearch into Viking culture has been given a huge boost thanks to the World-Tree Project, a new crowdsourcing initiative that is attempting to compile the world's largest online Viking database.
The International Space Apps Challenge is Coming
Apr-14-16 By IdeaConnectionNASA is gearing up for what is billed to be one of the world's largest hackathons. Between April 22-24 this year, members of the public from all round the world can take part in the International Space Apps Challenge.
The huge crowdsourcing exercise will involve participants developing mobile apps, software, hardware, platform solutions and more to contribute to space missions and to help solve pressing problems here on Earth.
New Open Innovation Drive to Enhance Lives in India
Apr-08-16 By IdeaConnectionSoftware giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched an open innovation center in Nashik in India to solve community problems.
The physical and online problem-solving initiative is looking for ways to reduce school dropouts and improve soil and water health among many other pressing issues.