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A swarm of solutions: insect food experiment lands top photography prize
It may appear at first a nightmarish scene, but this photo of an insect food experiment at the University of Turin could actually represent a much-needed solution to food scarcity.
It won Italian photographer Maurizio di Pietro the top prize in the most recent Environmental Photographer of the Year competition, in which snappers ranging in age from 17 to 70 put forward shots to inspire climate action.
Led by Prof Laura Gasco, the research project that captured the attention of di Pietro’s lens looks at incorporating insect flour into the diets of rainbow trout and chickens to determine its potential as a nutrition source. The Hermetia illucens, or soldier fly, is rich in proteins and a highly sustainable food source, thanks to its minimal water and soil consumption needs. By feeding on food waste, these insects also contribute to a circular economy.
The image forms part of di Pietro’s Zero Hunger series, which documents worldwide food insecurity and how insects could be part of the solution. “My home country of Italy is experiencing a frightening reality: 22% now face food insecurity, and this number is only set to increase as climate change intensifies,” he said. “Through my photographs, however, I don’t just want to document the problem, but also offer a way forward.
“Only then can we inspire people to abandon a doom-drenched view of the world and fight for a better one,” he said.
Main image: Maurizio di Pietro
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NASA Invites Public Participation in 2024 Solar Eclipse Photography
NASA Invites Public Participation in 2024 Solar Eclipse Photography
NASA has extended an open invitation for the public to participate in the photography of the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse. This astronomical event provides a unique opportunity for both astronomy hobbyists and professionals to capture images of the phenomenon and contribute to citizen science. NASA is offering resources and guides to help interested parties prepare for the event and capture the best possible photographs. Moreover, the space agency may provide a platform where these photographs can be shared and potentially used for scientific purposes, fostering collaboration between the scientific community and the general public.
SunSketcher: A Citizen Science Project
NASA is facilitating a citizen science project called SunSketcher, inviting astronomy enthusiasts to photograph the 2024 solar eclipse. The images captured will be utilized to reconstruct the precise shape of the solar disk and create a database for scientists to map the sun’s structure. The project is designed to use observations made with smartphones by citizen scientists along the 2000-mile path of the eclipse to reveal the exact shape of the solar disk.
Participation and the SunSketcher App
The SunSketcher app is available for download on iOS and Android platforms. A video tutorial on YouTube explains its operation. Participants are also requested to help measure the Baily’s beads, which are bright points of light that appear around the moon before and after a total solar eclipse. The app will capture the sun from different angles based on the observer’s location, and participants will require two separate devices to take photos of the eclipse and participate in the project.
Fostering Collaboration and Citizen Science
Through this initiative, NASA aims to foster a collaborative environment between the scientific community and the general public. By sharing and potentially using these photographs for scientific purposes, NASA is promoting the concept of citizen science, where non-scientists contribute to scientific research. It’s a unique opportunity for everyone to be a part of a significant astronomical event and contribute to the broader understanding of our solar system.
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IN THE STUDIO: Architect, artist, and sculptor Jeff Horton always exploring
Little Rock artist Jeff Horton makes energetic, line-based abstract paintings and sculptures with a distinct architectural influence, which makes sense because Horton is an architect.
