A story that seems like a movie that is similar to another story from a few years ago... that also seems like it's from a movie.Read more about the rescues hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
Famous trees (and one extra famous tree) are getting some help from scientists and diplomats. Read more about the D.C. cherry trees hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A group of cats in Mexico's National Palace have received a special designation from the president. Read more (and watch a video) about the cats hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
From the archive, the science of farming in moon dust! I was just reading about the next crewed mission to the moon, and it would appear that they're planning to set up a mini greenhouse on the moon to see how plants do there. Pretty neat! You
A bird is showing a new form of communication that hasn't been seen before in our feathered friends. Read more about the research and the birds hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A strain of the flu is missing and it might be gone forever and now our seasonal flu vaccine won't even target it.Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
New tech is old school- or is old tech new again? Who knows! But an ancient technology could help reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
Updates to two stories involving trees and forests- Miyawaki-method pocket forests and the Sycamore Gap tree in the UK. Read more about the Manhattan Healing Forest hereRead more about the Sycamore Gap seedlings hereΒ β Support this podcast
From the archive, a story about Shaq making someone's day. I'm watching a documentary mini-series about Shaq and was reminded that he tries to do kind things with his wealth when he can.Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A new coffee technology has the potential to remove some serious single-use plastic pollution from the planet.\Read more about the design and development of the pucks hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
Libraries are back in the good news- an entire library system starts accepting a unique currency for fine forgiveness. Read more about March Meowness hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
An author uses his prominence to make changes in the publishing world- good news for writers all over! Read more about the deal hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
An update to a story from two years ago- sloths are getting more and more ways to move around Costa Rica like their sloth ancestors before them! Check out the Sloth Conservation Foundation to learn moreβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
An update about an innovative company looking to use energy twice: once for computing, twice for heating! Read more about the pool plans hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
A struggling bear population in Canada gets an assist from conservationists and a traveling bear. Read more about the project hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
A Beatles mystery has been solved and a stolen instrument is back home. Read more about the search and recovery here!Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
The Paris Olympic and Paralympic games are going to have some very, very Parisian medals. Read more and check out the medals for yourself.Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A study has shown that the one of the best things for your heart might just be tai chi. Read more about the study here.Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β