The Edit, Episode #16: Sailing Blind
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, associate editor Ben Rowen narrates our most recent feature by Benjamin Rachlin.
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Sailing Blind
At the extreme end of adaptive sports, technology allows visually impaired sailors to compete without the assistance of sighted crewmembers.
Why Gene Therapy Is No Longer a Pipe Dream
After decades of disappointment, cures to once-incurable diseases seem within reach.
You’ve Got Braille
India's first English-language lifestyle magazine in Braille is bringing quizzes, fashion stories, and inspirational profiles to the biggest blind population in the world.
Everyday Blindness: When We All Can’t See
Failed to notice your partner's haircut? Here's an excuse.
Shelf Help: New Book Reviews in 100 Words or Less
What you need to know about Bad Feminist, XL Love, and The Birth of Korean Cool.
Why an Invisible Gorilla Is a Security Threat
On “inattentional blindness” in security guards, and what to do about it.
Why Did Bach Go Blind?
An ophthalmologist concludes the great composer suffered from secondary glaucoma following a botched eye operation.
Three Not So Blind Mice: The Future Looks Bright
The three blind mice might not have to stay that way much longer. British scientists have shown for…
Rats and That Vision Thing
Stem cells might be able to prevent blindness caused by macular degeneration.