Split wide angle shot of a Bajau woman rowing wooden canoe in floating village carrying her child, showing the ocean floor and the wooden floating houses at the background, with blue sky and white clouds

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Split wide angle shot of a Bajau woman rowing wooden canoe in floating village carrying her child, showing the ocean floor and the wooden floating houses at the background, with blue sky and white clouds

Photo by: Khaichuin Sim

Khaichuin Sim

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Today we talk about how crystallizing human urine can help save seagrass, a new AI program that can detect early signs of heart disease, and how mosquitos can be used to vaccinate against malaria.

October 26, 2022

Pee and Seagrass

Heart Sound Maps

Modified Mosquitos

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