Thousands more satellites will soon orbit Earth – we need better rules to prevent space crashes
The shift toward mega-constellations is a challenge for global space governance.
Lauren Napier, PhD Researcher in Space Law and Policy, Northumbria University, Newcastle •
conversation
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~7 min
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~7 min
Thousands of ocean fishing boats could be using forced labor – we used AI and satellite data to find them
Forced labor is a widespread problem in fisheries on the high seas. Between 2012 and 2018, an estimated 100,000 people may have been victims of forced labor on thousands of different boats.
Gavin McDonald, Senior Project Researcher, University of California Santa Barbara •
conversation
Dec. 21, 2020 • ~8 min
Dec. 21, 2020 • ~8 min
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