TED: How I taught rats to sniff out land mines | Bart Weetjens

The video discusses the innovative use of trained rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis, highlighting the speaker's personal journey and passion for rodents and Africa. It explains the training process for rats, their cost-effectiveness compared to dogs, and their success in Mozambique. The video also covers the application of rats in tuberculosis detection, significantly improving diagnosis rates. Future applications of this technology are explored, emphasizing the empowerment of local communities and sustainable solutions.

What are the implications of using rats for detecting tuberculosis in terms of public health?

In what ways can the technology developed for rats be applied to other fields?

What challenges does the speaker foresee in standardizing the rat detection technology?

How does the speaker envision the future of their work with rats and humanitarian efforts?