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  • Could a Simple Intervention Fight a Suicide Crisis?

    October 21, 2020 |

    PBS |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    In the 1960s, a psychologist and a team of researchers in San Francisco began sending “caring letters" as a means of suicide intervention, but the practice didn't continue outside of the research study, despite showing positive results. Today though, a clinical psychologist has begun to reintroduce the intervention, via text messages and emails, as a practice to specifically help U.S. service members and veterans.

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  • Calls to action: How 211 became an instant link to health and social services during the pandemic

    October 21, 2020 |

    The Current (Louisiana) |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Louisiana

    In Louisiana, where many communities face barriers to health care access, the implementation of a 211 hotline during the coronavirus pandemic has helped residents access the information they need to make informed decisions. The system has received hundreds of thousands of calls and because of this, the live specialists have also been able to collect meaningful data that helps the state to assess where there are areas of unmet needs.

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  • These groups try to hack the vote – so that real criminals can't

    October 21, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Cyber security simulations are taking place across the country to help everyone, from government officials to journalists, to identify election-related cyber threats and coordinated disinformation campaigns and make plans to strengthen defenses against them. One company, Cybereason, holds simulation events, sometimes bringing together law enforcement officers from agencies including the Secret Service and FBI, to think through potential security threats and come up with corresponding solutions. Running through security breach simulations helps plan for a quick response to deal with the challenges.

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  • Broods in the woods

    October 21, 2020 |

    Montana Free Press |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Billings, Montana

    Nature-based preschools are gaining traction in Montana and are increasing in demand due to the pandemic. Fledglings, in Billings, and Foxtail Förskola, in Whitefish, are two preschools offering kids the opportunity to learn and play in an environment meant to foster "risky play," which means letting kids participate in activities where there is a physical risk, like climbing trees, in order to help strengthen their confidence and resiliency. Natural Start Alliance, an organization which supports outdoor education, reports that the number of these schools has rapidly increased to 585 over the last decade.

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  • How Colorado became the model for running an election by mail Audio icon

    October 20, 2020 |

    The Fulcrum |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Colorado is a successful model for voting by mail. Anti-hacking security measures, results audits, and frequent updating of the voter database using multiple sources increases confidence in the system. Voting by mail increased turnout, making the state among the top in the country. It also decreased election-related costs by 40%. Ballot rejections remain low (less than 1%) because the state relies on voters’ honesty and does not require a witness’ signature. Voters can also track their ballot and resolve any issues over the phone. Voters can return ballots by mail or at one of the many official drop boxes.

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  • How MIT, Harvard are managing to keep COVID-19 numbers low

    October 20, 2020 |

    Wicked Local Cambridge |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    East Coast universities, MIT and Harvard mitigated the spread of COVID-19 on its campuses during the onset of the fall semester and have been able to maintain low transmission numbers. "Harvard, which invited just 40% of its undergraduates to campus this fall, had a .08% positivity rate." Meanwhile, MIT had students start the first two weeks of school entirely remote and keep quarantine until administrators could determine there were no sick students on campus.

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  • How to put the internet in a box

    October 20, 2020 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Bangladesh

    Offline communities are being connected to the world's information through a network of people who physically carry data on devices containing content from Wikipedia and Khan Academy. Residents in a Himalayan village not only consumed the information but also asked for an offline wifi network which allowed them to create and share their own media. In Rohingya refugee camps, tablets were handed out to quell rampant disinformation about the spread of coronavirus. The tablets were equipped with videos from trusted health sources to provide reliable information about staying safe and healthy.

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  • Wacky tube men could keep dingoes away from livestock in Australia

    October 20, 2020 |

    Science Magazine |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Melbourne

    Those wacky waving inflatable tube men normally seen outside car dealerships may also have a dual purpose: stopping wild dingoes from killing livestock. Inspired by a similar attempt in Oregon, scientists tested the approach in Australia, where nine of the 12 dingoes ran away in fear after seeing the tube man compared with a control group. While some conservationists aren’t convinced that the tube men are a practical solution, it could be combined with other methods to protect livestock in the Outback.

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  • Les abeilles au secours des éléphants

    October 20, 2020 |

    France Inter |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: India, Karnataka

    Comment protéger ses récoltes face à un troupeau d’éléphants affamés ? En Inde, des paysans ont importé une méthode venue d'Afrique consistant à édifier une clôture avec des ruches tout autour de leur ferme. À ce jour, plus de 360 paysans appliquent cette méthode dans l’Etat indien du Karnataka. Elle leur permet d'avoir un complément de revenu et aucun n’a eu à déplorer la moindre invasion depuis.

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  • Musical Empowerment bridges technological divide to teach local students

    October 20, 2020 |

    The Daily Tar Heel |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Musical Empowerment provides mentors for children who do not have access to music education in their community. About 160 student-teachers mentor children in instruments like guitar, piano, violin, brass, saxophone, and even voice. The group uses grants and donations to help with technological and internet disparities, as well as provide instruments if needed. Learning music helps young people in many areas of their lives, including self-confidence and self-discipline. Mentors are paired with a mentee based on instrument interest and compatibility, and also experience personal growth from the relationship.

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