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Solar Suitcase' Sheds Light on Darkened Delivery Rooms

OB/GYN Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband have revolutionized the way babies are delivered

04/04/2012

PBS News Hour

Solar Suitcase' Sheds Light on Darkened Delivery Rooms

Clip: 4/4/2012 | 7m 44s

OB/GYN Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband have revolutionized the way babies are delivered

OB/GYN Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband may have revolutionized the way babies are delivered after dark in underdeveloped countries where electricity is spotty or non-existent. They load solar panels,batteries, LED lights, cords and switches into a plastic suitcase that can convert sunlight into electricity for later use.

04/04/2012

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