Is “locally caught” seafood a myth? Not here.
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When dining at a coastal restaurant, you might assume the seafood on your plate is locally caught. But in Oregon, 90 percent of seafood purchased and consumed on the coast is shipped in, sometimes from as far as India. Learn about the crazy lengths one restaurant went to so it could serve fish caught right off the coast – and why it was all worth it.
The Beloved Oregon Restaurant Rewriting the Rules of Seafood
By: Hannah Wallace
By: Hannah Wallace
While virtually all of the state’s coastal eateries import their fish from afar, one has hacked the system to serve a truly local catch.
The $1 Visionary
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
Realizing that glasses could transform millions of lives, a teacher created an incredibly cheap, durable pair. Now, they’re all over the world.
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Can Psychedelics Help Athletes Recover From Brain Injuries?
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
Though risky, psychedelic therapy has shown so much promise that the U.S. government is now speeding up research and increasing access.
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See what stories caught our attention this week, including an ambitious NYC subway expansion plan and mobile health care in Madagascar.
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By: Stephanie Castellano
By: Stephanie Castellano
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