How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw

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How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app | John Mills

After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors and retired first responders to create Watch Duty, the nonprofit emergency alert ...  Show more

How satellites are supporting farmers across Africa | Catherine Nakalembe

More than 8,000 satellites orbit Earth, taking photos every day. Food security specialist and TED Fellow Catherine Nakalembe shows how she uses this imagery to help smallholder farmers across Africa prepare for floods, droughts and crop failures. Learn why real innovation isn’t a ...  Show more

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