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Blind man identifies birds by sound memorizing 3,000 bird calls, named to 2024 Explorers Club 50
I combine my passion for nature and inclusion by using technology to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired. This effort led to the creation of Latin America's first birdwatching route...
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A glimpse into the crime-riddled world of greyhound dog racing: abuse runs rampant
Often, when confronted, these perpetrators recognize me from a previous visit where I gathered evidence. Frustration consumes them, and they often begin to threaten me, attempting to retrieve the dogs. When their anger erupts, they swear at us, flinging expletives, and we get a glimpse of how they treat their animals. If I pull out a camera at that moment,...
First female sailor to spend winter solo in the Arctic: eight months of survival and self-discovery in Greenland
On board, I followed the stars, watched constellations shift as I traveled, and marveled at the ever-changing ocean. The black waters and towering waves reminded me how fragile I was compared to the sea. Yet, being alone felt liberating.
Brutal landslide destroys entire village: 69-year-old Marthandan lost his home, wife, and children
I felt devastated as I tried to process the shock, still feeling uncertain about their fate. I needed their bodies to perform final rituals. Frantically, I searched through the wreckage, calling their names, but deep down, I knew the truth. My wife, my son, and daughter-in-law were buried alive beneath the ruins.
Growing up in extreme poverty, Ugandan man transforms lives of over 10,000 vulnerable children
Unable to hold back her tears, she pleaded with me to help her little boy, who suffered from cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation during childbirth. I can never forget the first time I picked up Ibrahim. Wrapped in a blanket, he laid on the floor in his house. He appeared extremely small and thin, in poor condition.
2024 Paris Olympics: José “Maligno” Torres delivers Argentina’s first BMX gold medal
For Paris 2024, I threw everything I had into training, determined to bring home the gold... The day of the competition remains vivid in my memory. The atmosphere crackled with tension, and I felt the weight of everyone’s expectations. Instead of letting it consume me, I harnessed that energy, pouring it into every move.
“As a 44-year-old, I have never walked barefoot in the grass:” Man with EB has skin as delicate as butterfly wings
Any movement can cause layers of skin to rub together like sandpaper. Unlike most people who, if they bump into something they develop a bruise, my skin just falls off as if nothing holds it to me. If I fell going up a flight of stairs too fast and lost control, my skin would fall off and likely never heal...Why Orato Now?
