After a passionate public campaign, trains in Boston are getting a fun upgrade- a fungrade! Read more about the upgrade hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A thrift store find turns out to be second hand or maybe like... 200th hand. Read more about the repatriation hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
Two solar projects are popping up in neat spots! Solar for everybody! Learn more about the Detroit project hereLearn more about the coal mine project hereRead more about solar power milestones hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
From the archive, a story about a cool tool for cleaning up water ways. Since this first aired, WasteShark has gone to work in all sorts of places like Lake Ilopango in El Salvador and Hudson River Park in NYC.Β β Support this podcast on Pat
From the archive, a story about a forest tuned for feeding folks. According to the newsletter, things are going well at the food forest and there is plenty to check out if you're in the area!Β β Support this podcast on Patreon β
Researchers have found a way to use more of the cocoa pod to make delicious, delicious chocolate!Read more about the new chocolate formula hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
I recently found an article about the largest genome ever discovered and was reminded about this HUGE plant.This fern has a genome that is FIFTY TIMES bigger than ours- holy cow! Read more about the fern hereβ Support this podcast on Patreo
An international competition to see who can space out... best? The most? The... farthest? Read more about the competition hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
A football club in England has introduced new tech to help fans get into the action. Read more about the inclusive technology hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
From the archive, a study about birds interacting with each other over video calls. A paper about this research has just recently been published and it turns out birds way, WAY prefer talking to other live birds over a prerecorded video. So coo
From the archive, two companies in Australia are diverting a bunch of waste from landfills. Click here if you want to learn more about Soilz Aliveβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
A story of local government playing along with a tongue-in-cheek resident's fence. Read more and see the fence hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
A mystery reappears- do we now know the location in the background of the Mona Lisa?! Maybe!Read more about the Mona Lisa location hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β
An update from LA about a program trying to cool down paved surfaces in the US. Learn more about the cool pavement hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
An educational astronomy project that helps to make astro-imagery more accessible and engaging to the visually impaired community. Read more about the project hereβ Support this podcast on Patreon β
Paris' most famous street is shutting down to host a gigantic picnic- maybe the biggest ever!Read more about the picnic hereΒ β Support this podcast on Patreon β