Mapping Patagonia: #bestjobever

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Ross Donihue and Marty Schnure set out to create the first map of the future Patagonia National Park on a National Geographic Young Explorers grant. Their goal was to create an interactive map to give people an on-the-ground perspective of what it’s like to stand in one of the most ecologically critical areas of Patagonia, where a new national park is being created. They didn’t just make a paper map, Schnure explains. “We made 360-degree panoramas from scenic overlooks or the summits of peaks, a detailed geospatial database to assist park staff with land management decisions, a waterproof map and guide, and an interactive map to engage a global audience.” ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

For Children With Clubfoot, Treatment Can Be Life Changing

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One out of every thousand children is born with an abnormality called clubfoot, which causes the feet or ankles to be twisted. The process to treat clubfoot is relatively straightforward, but many do not have access to the simple procedures using casting and braces needed to correct it. If left untreated, clubfoot can be debilitating for those it affects. In this short from production company Blue Chalk, see how one doctor in India is working to change the lives of hundreds of children with support from the nonprofit WonderWork. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!