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21 March 2012

Pocket-sized sensors bring earthquake science to schools

In a project that could set an example for other earthquake-prone areas, high school students in Taiwan are now taught how to install low-cost seismic sensors at home and school. Scientists use them to offer students hands-on learning in geosciences and cloud computing.

Vivian Tiän-Tiän Chang
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