The Challenges of Doing Research in Angola

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i started poking around the instagram into the ogabango for visuals. And one recent post is thi stunning photo of a field scientist writhing from having a tick imbedded in his ear. But mostly there's just gorgeous photos of wild life. So in summary, it's beautiful, and it's not easy work. i built censers that would measure water quality and wether. We took 360 degree photos through the whole expedition, so yeu could put on var goggles and see.We gathered as much data as we possibly could, and we had it all streaming up live via satellite.

THIS IS UPLIFTING, I PROMISE. And it might just make you switch careers. As a bookend to last week's Oceanology episode, Conservation Technologist Shah Selbe chats about saving the planet with some well-intentioned technology. Wind turbines, solar cars, and all the ways in which sensors, drones, recycled smartphones and real-time data reporting can help conserve species, spaces and communities that are threatened. Hear inspiring tales of travel, art, adventure and putting engineering to good use from a former rocket-science turned professional do-gooder.

Also discussed: crocodile astrology, fishing vests and hippo power displays.

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