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Satellite imagery and AI reveal development needs hidden by national data
- February 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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For years, Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway have ranked near the top of the United Nations' annual index of countries based on indicators of well-being and quality of life. Countries with more poverty and less access to health care and education tend to rank lower on the list, known as the Human Development Index, or HDI.
Originally published at Phys.org