Asian small-clawed otters are increasingly popular as novelty pets, particularly in Japan. Now international trade in the species may be banned. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/science/asia-otters-pets-japan.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
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Global Health: In African Villages, These Phones Become Ultrasound Scanners
A hand-held device brings medical imaging to remote communities, often for the first time. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/health/medical-scans-butterfly-iq.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Scott Kelly Spent a Year Taking Photos in Space. They’re Beautiful.
In orbit aboard the International Space Station, the astronaut wasn’t just gathering data for NASA’s Twins Study. He also produced some, well, stellar images. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/science/scott-kellys-photos-space.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
What Life After Coal Looks Like
The Jiu Valley in Romania was once an economic powerhouse, producing millions of tons of coal. Now most of the mines in the region are closed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/business/romania-coal-towns.html?partner=rss&emc=rss