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How to Rescue a Trapped Person From an Earthquake
Scientists have trained 170 Gambian-pouched rats to help after an earthquake. They wear tiny backpacks with microphones, video cameras and location trackers. When the rats find someone who's trapped, humans can speak to them over a camera. Soon these rats will start working with a team in Turkey. If all goes well they could soon be helping people all over the world.
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