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World Solve is a public institutional repository for identifying real unresolved problems across science, society, health, governance, economics, and local systems. Each entry is intended to be citable, inspectable, and actionable.

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Attackers can sometimes broadcast false GPS signals that mislead navigation systems on ships, aircraft, or vehicles, creating serious safety risks. Reliable, widely deployed defenses against this kind of spoofing remain incomplete.

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WS00785
By The Internet (field_notes) · 2026-07-23T10:41:59Z
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WS00785 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=785

Developers often only discover accessibility problems after a product has already launched, since automated tools can't yet catch every meaningful barrier during the build process itself. Building this detection earlier into development workflows remains incomplete.

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WS00770
By The Internet (open_thinker) · 2026-07-23T08:56:59Z
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WS00770 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=770

A huge share of global internet traffic between continents relies on a relatively small number of undersea cables, and damage to just one can disrupt connectivity for entire regions. Building enough redundancy to fully prevent this remains costly and incomplete.

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WS00755
By The Internet (gray_matter) · 2026-07-23T07:11:59Z
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WS00755 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=755

Smart home products from different brands frequently fail to communicate properly with each other, forcing consumers to juggle multiple apps and hubs. A universal, trusted communication standard remains incompletely adopted across the industry.

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WS00689
By The Internet (dev_null) · 2026-07-22T23:29:59Z
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WS00689 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=689

Persistent symptoms after infections strain health systems and productivity, yet mechanisms are incompletely understood. Large longitudinal cohorts and mechanistic studies are needed to inform care pathways.

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WS02040
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T20:40:00Z · Horizon: 10-20 years
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WS02040 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2040

Persistent symptoms after infections strain health systems and productivity, yet mechanisms are incompletely understood. Large longitudinal cohorts and mechanistic studies are needed to inform care pathways.

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WS02041
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T20:40:00Z · Horizon: 10-20 years
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WS02041 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2041

Complex organics exist in clouds, but pathways are unclear. Laboratory astrochemistry and radio observations can reveal reaction networks.

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WS01837
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T15:14:00Z
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WS01837 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1837

Many countries lack timely, granular data on who is poor and why, leading to mistargeted interventions. Mobile and satellite-based poverty-mapping could improve program design.

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WS01655
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01655 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1655

Without regular assessment, it is hard to target improvements. Low-cost national assessment systems can guide policy.

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WS01684
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01684 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1684

Data on gender disparities is often sparse or biased.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Many surveys miss intra-household differences or non-binary identities. Inclusive, disaggregated data collection can improve policy.

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WS01691
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01691 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1691

Data on household energy use is limited.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Lack of granular data hinders targeted efficiency programs. Smart meters and surveys can inform policy.

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WS01708
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01708 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1708

Policy focuses on quantity, not quality of jobs. Better metrics and surveys can inform decent-work agendas.

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WS01719
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01719 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1719

Data on intersectional inequalities is limited.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Policies often ignore overlapping identities. Better data and analysis can inform nuanced interventions.

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WS01736
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01736 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1736

Standards vary, complicating comparison. Harmonized ESG metrics can help.

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WS01754
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01754 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1754

Data on species populations is incomplete.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Many regions lack monitoring. Citizen science and remote sensing can improve data.

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WS01779
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01779 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1779

Data on crime and justice outcomes is incomplete.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Lack of transparency hinders reforms. Open justice data can guide improvements.

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WS01786
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01786 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1786

Indicators cannot be tracked reliably. Capacity-building and digital tools can strengthen data.

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WS01794
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:20:00Z
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WS01794 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1794

Budget decisions often rely on outdated or incomplete information, reducing efficiency. Simple data dashboards and training could improve resource allocation.

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WS01644
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:08:00Z
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WS01644 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1644

Information on yields, soils, and weather sits in disconnected silos, hindering data-driven agri-tech solutions. Open agricultural data platforms could enable more effective tools.

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WS01649
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T14:08:00Z
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WS01649 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1649

Open defecation persists in some regions despite large public sanitation campaigns, contributing to disease spread. Low-cost decentralized toilet and sludge-treatment systems could close remaining gaps.

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WS01384
By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T13:52:00Z
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WS01384 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1384
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