The educational videos improving maternal health, population rise in endangered rhinos, stores run by AI

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In this edition of Squirrel News, we bring you news about how videos are being utilised to improve maternal health in India, the conservation efforts that have led to an increase of the previously endangered African black rhinos, and the store that is run by AI.

Animated videos seek to advance maternal health in India

MedHealth TV provides educational videos in local languages for those who might not seek hospital attention to help lower the high rate of deaths due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth.

Source: Next Billion

Conservation efforts increases numbers of critically endangered black rhinoceroses

Thanks to immense conversation efforts, the latest figures released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature show that the population of criticially endangered black rhinoceroses is increasing.

Source: BBC Science Focus

Store without workers in Tokyo utilises AI at checkouts and to prevent shoplifting

The convenience shop in the new train station employs artificial intelligence to speed up checkouts, and also has the capability to catch thieves.

Source: Japan Times

Refugees in Italy helped in the lockdown by online videos and hotlines

Italy has more than 300,000 refugees, who are being helped in the lockdown by the campaign, which has published informational videos in 32 languages.

Source: NewsTrust

Advancements in genetically modified neurons will improve prosthetic limbs

The work allows electrical control of specific cell groups with widespread results, from new treatments for epilepsy to a better way to connect prosthetic limbs to nerves.

Source: New Scientist

Home front sewing efforts to help counteract the shortage of masks

The Belgian sewing army was initiated by Sien Lagae, who has 20% of normal lung capacity. She set up a Facebook group asking for help sewing masks which within two days gained over 3,000 members.

Source: AP News

Saving the manatee: Africa’s elusive sea mammals

Missions to save the manatees have increased hope for their survival, with the species teetering on the brink of extinction due to poaching and entrapment in dams.

Source: The Guardian

Graphite nanoplatelets kill dangerous bacteria on medical devices to prevent infections

By integrating graphite nanoplatelets into plastic medical surface, 99.9% of bacteria could be killed, providing a cheap solution to a costly problem that also fights against antibiotic resistance.

Source: PhysOrg

Online coronavirus test in France helps people to assess their symptoms and offers guidance

The service will help to offset the immense pressure on health services by reducing the number of phone calls, and offers assurance to those suffering from colds.

Source: France24

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