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Low-Tech Solutions for High-Stakes Problems

DIY innovation is paving the way for some simple, life-saving products.

By Jonathon Keats
RELATED TAGS: GADGETS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Low-tech, open-source innovation had a watershed year. Here are just a few of the simple, life-saving products that made a splash in 2013. If you want to appreciate the benefits of these DIY technologies, just pay a visit to rural Africa.

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