14 innovations that improved the world in 2014

 By 
Matt Petronzio
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14 innovations that improved the world in 2014
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These aren't just gadgets that charge your devices faster or "groundbreaking" apps -- they have potential for lasting impact. They can change the world.

From mind-controlled exoskeletons to solar-powered toilets that turn waste into biofuel, here are 14 innovations that address some of the most important issues of our time.

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