{
  "id": 1506754,
  "title": "Washington freshman designs banana-inspired liner to fight hospital infections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/washington-freshman-designs-banana-inspired-liner-to-fight-hospital",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T15:04:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/meet-vedika-devarajan-the-washington-high-school-freshman-who-designed-a-banana-inspired-neonatal-incubator-liner-to-tackle-hospital-acquired-infections/articleshow/133300081.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A creative high schooler has designed an innovative incubator liner modeled after banana leaves. This unique approach tackles condensation issues and helps reduce infection risks for newborns. Named BananaBaby, her project has garnered recognition at a prestigious global science fair, highlighting its potential to enhance neonatal care in resource-limited regions. However, additional clinical…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}