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Teresa Carey is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and producer whose sea-going adventures — from solo ocean voyages to scientific expeditions — spark wonder and champion conservation through the power of story.

Oceans

This magnetic sponge may be the key to oil spill cleanup

A new magnetic sponge makes the job of oil spill cleanup safer for the environment.

Teresa Carey

Computer Science

New tech startup aims to teach more girls to code

This start-up just launched an at-home coding kit that aims to get more girls into tech.

Teresa Carey

Fixing Justice

Do police de-escalation techniques work?

The public is calling on law enforcement to find alternatives to using force. But do de-escalation tactics actually work?

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Family

This gang is breaking the stereotype of the absent black father

These dads are on a mission to change the way the world views black parenthood.

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Coronavirus

Does a positive antibody test mean i’m immune? it depends.

As the conversation shifts from tracking and diagnosing COVID-19 to reopening society, people are now focused on antibody tests. But experts warn that an antibody screen may supply a false peace of mind.

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Entertainment

Mind-blowing holograms are replacing circus animals

With pressure to eliminate circus animals, one show gets creative with holograms.

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Economics

With US clothing sales in a freefall, Walmart sells secondhand

Consumers can now purchase secondhand clothing from a new resale store in the largest retailer - Walmart.

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Bionics

We’re one step closer to a bionic, prosthetic eye

A prosthetic eye may soon be possible, thanks to new research that demonstrates how to stimulate the brain to “see.”

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Biology

Scientists reveal first 3d heart model that shows heart’s neurons

Researchers built a virtual 3D heart model in unparalleled detail, mapping the neurons for the first time.

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Startups

How a prison sentence inspired a father & daughter tech startup

A father-daughter pair learned to code while the dad was in prison. Now, their startup is helping other prisoners connect with their kids.

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