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These stories celebrate the world’s incredible natural wonders. From breathtaking landscapes to the tiniest creatures on Earth, the natural world has the power to remind us it’s still an amazing world.
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Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Rebecca Cliffe (Episode #179)
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner.
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Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey (Episode #178)
Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have actually already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately advocating for the use of biomimicry—the study and application of nature’s hidden genius—in modern-problem solving.
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The World’s Largest Musical Instrument is Hiding Inside This Cave
Explore the mesmerizing fusion of music and nature beneath the hills of Virginia, where the Great Stalacpipe Organ transforms the Earth into an enchanting musical marvel.
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Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory (Episode #174)
In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the man-made desert wastelands of our planet back into the lush, productive forests and grasslands they once were, Ecologist Rodger Savory has one of those transformational observations that the world could be embracing.
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Mexico’s Whales are Winning as Everyday Heroes Work Together with Katherina Audley (Episode #172)
Katherina Audley is a National Geographic Explorer and whale researcher who has found a way to build community and restore the natural world in unique ways. She has helped a small village in Mexico come together to support the rare ecosystem that surrounds them, building a prosperous future for everyone—even in places over 200 miles away!
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Ancient Remedy to Modern Marvel: The Evolution of Aspirin Through History
Journey through time and across continents as we uncover the remarkable story of aspirin's evolution from willow tree to medicine cabinet staple. The humble aspirin is a testament to humanity's quest for medicinal solutions, bridging the gap between ancient remedies and modern pharmaceutical marvels.
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The Beautiful World of Bacteria in NYC’s Subway System
Before you cringe, bacteria aren't all "scary" or "bad". In fact, bacteria are not only beautiful, they are essential to keeping us healthy and alive! So here are some of the artists and scientists who are celebrating the wonders of the microbial world.
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Creating a Safer World for Urban Sloths, One Photo at a Time
In Costa Rica, a collaboration between conservation and photography is having a profoundly positive impact on the growing dangers faced by one of our slowest furry friends, helping the country remain one of the few places in the world where sloths are not endangered.
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These Tiny Wooden Robots are a Future Forest Falling From the Sky!
Get ready to discover your new favorite (well, maybe second favorite) corkscrew! The best scientific breakthroughs are often inspired by nature, and today we’re exploring a game-changing innovation that was inspired by nature, for nature. Prepare to be wowed as we propel ourselves deep into the origins of a new self-seeding robot that is tackling deforestation from the sky above!
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You Can Transform Your Outrage into Action: The Proof Is In This Elephant Plushie with Kristina McKean (Episode #155)
Kristina McKean has a story that demonstrates exactly why we should not wait to start building lives of meaning and purpose. Kristina found a way to take the skills of her working life and combine them with her lifelong passion for animal welfare. Now, she finds joy every day in her work and the impact it’s having on wildlife and a new generation of very young philanthropists through her work at The Elephant Project.
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Whales Have Viral Music, Too!
Did you know humpback whales have viral songs, too? Just like us, humpback whales love a catchy new tune. From Australia all the way to Ecuador, viral whale songs are taking over the ocean. This astonishing discovery is changing how we see whales and ourselves in the natural world.
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Your Local Bees Need a Place to Stay: Shifting Spotlight to Native Bees Near You
The honey bee came to America with European colonialists, and has stolen the show in bee conservation. 4,000 other bee species have been calling America home for far longer, and are vital to the health of the American biosphere. Our local bees need our help too—and here’s how you can be their eco-hero!
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