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16-year-old uses AI to map pollution and drive countywide policy change

When Kelly Liu looked at air pollution data around San Jose, she noticed something important was missing. Official monitoring stations could show broad regional trends, but they did not always reveal what students were breathing beside busy roads, industrial areas or older school buildings. The 16-year-old student decided to fill…

The Times of India · Sep 12

Trash Talk Nyc Project: 100-day cleanup sparks gardens; neighbours build a movement

David Clarke took it upon himself to clean a neglected block in New York City using simple tools. His shared updates on social media sparked wider community interest, leading to a collaborative effort. He invested his own funds to create gardens in tree beds, inspiring neighbors to participate in maintaining…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Meet Marcus Klepacki, the 19-year-old Phoenix musician who learned to play an acoustic drum kit with one arm and is now debuting his own band

Marcus Klepacki, a talented musician from Phoenix, is set to perform with Third Man Factor, captivating audiences with his remarkable drumming skills—even more impressive as he plays a traditional acoustic drum kit with one arm. Having battled severe health issues like scoliosis and leukemia in his youth, he found his…

The Times of India · Aug 30