This piece covers how camera trap technology has evolved since its inception in the 1800s. We interviewed researchers to find out about the latest innovations in the space.

Diversity through data: A conversation with Kontinentalist's Pei Ying Loh

The article is an interview with Pei Ying Loh, co-founder of Kontinentalist, a data-driven publication and studio based in Singapore that focuses on Asian issues. Kontinentalist aims to bridge the gap between research and the public, offering a nuanced perspective on topics like the rubber industry's colonial history in Singapore and Malaysia, and Asia's favorite alcoholic beverages. They also provide workshops on data storytelling. The interview discusses the publication's approach to storytelling, the selection of topics, and the design of visualizations with a focus on avoiding perpetuating stereotypes. Kontinentalist values long shelf-life stories and aims to contribute meaningfully to conversations. They are open to collaborations and are developing a data storytelling platform with the support of the Google News Initiative. They also seek to build a community of data storytellers in Southeast Asian media.