Episodes

Hornets Handled 21.12.2024 3:37

A rare win against an invasive species- that's good news! Read more about the hornets here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Betty White By Mail 📮 19.12.2024 2:39

New stamps coming in 2025 are honoring a beloved TV great (and also showcasing cute baby animals). Read more about the new stamps here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

AI Granny 💻👵 12.12.2024 4:04

AI tech is being used to waste time, not save it- and it's good news! Read more about the tech here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: An Old Bird 05.12.2024 3:41

An update to a story from a few years ago- Wisdom the Albatross is alive and thriving! Read more about Wisdom here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ring a Ding Dump 💍, Repeat 28.11.2024 3:41

From the archive, a needle in a haystack story for the ages- it's good news from a NH transfer station that has a mythical ability to resurface lost rings! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ferret in the Clone Zone 23.11.2024 4:46

A major conservation milestone- let's get into the clone zone! Read more about Antonia and her kits here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: Robofarmer 2.0 🌱 16.11.2024 5:06

An update to a story about robots working in farm fields- it's pretty cool! Farm drone zone coming up! Read more about the newest farmbots here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gophers? Go figure! 15.11.2024 4:30

An experiment from the 80s is still yielding results today- and it's all thanks for gophers! Read more about the gophers and the fungi here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

VR Pain Relief, Repeat 07.11.2024 3:33

From the archive, new tech hopes to help kids with shots and adults with chronic pain! Read more about the technology here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Click To Cancel 👆❌ 05.11.2024 3:50

A new rule should help you cancel a membership you forgot about. Read more about the click to cancel rule here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hero Rats Sniff Out Crime 03.11.2024 3:13

African giant pouched rats are full of surprises- they can sniff all sorts of things! Read more about the rats here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, Repeat 31.10.2024 8:27

From the archive, the spooOOOkiest season gets a spooky poem! Happy Halloween! 🎃 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Turtle Tunnels 🐢 29.10.2024 3:49

From Australia, conservationists engineer a special pathway for turtles. Read more about the tunnels here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

More Accessible Appliances 26.10.2024 3:14

A simple product that can help make household appliances a bit easier to use. Read more about kit here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Library Robocats 🤖🐱‍💻, Repeat 22.10.2024 3:53

From the archive, a library has added to its collection and very fun and furry way. Since this episode first aired, these cats have caught on in libraries all over- from Colorado to Connecticut! (And also, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and I'm sure other places too!) Read more about library robopets here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Moon Trees 🌑🌲 18.10.2024 4:20

Space seeds are thriving here on Earth- the moon trees! Learn more about recent moon tree plantings here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gita: World Class Pooch 🐶 12.10.2024 2:24

A story right in the TGNP wheelhouse- a pooch going above and beyond to find help for her puparent. Read more about the good pup Gita here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Basement Picasso 🎨 10.10.2024 4:20

A painting that was found in a basement and (moderately) loved by a family, is the real deal. Read more about the painting here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Glasgow Tree Hugging Tournament 🌳🤗 08.10.2024 4:39

An amazing competition to help folks get in touch with nature. Read more about tree hugging and forest bathing here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Livestream Life Saver 🐻🗻📹, Repeat 01.10.2024 4:07

It's almost fat bear week again, so this episode from the archive is right on time! Check out some bears and maybe help a hiker too. Learn more about the bears here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Bed-Stuy Aquarium 🐟 30.09.2024 3:50

A potential frustration is turned into a fanciful, fish-full neighborhood landmark. Read more about the aquarium here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Righting a Plastic Wrong 24.09.2024 3:28

California is going back and closing a loophole to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the world. Read more about the new rules here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Debunkbot 🤖 20.09.2024 4:40

A new and valuable way to use AI chatbots- tailored debunking! Read more about Debunkbot here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dover and Above 🛥 18.09.2024 4:31

An impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue. Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

UK Kicks Coal 14.09.2024 2:38

Big energy news coming out of the UK and a very real example of the green energy transition. Read more about the station shut down here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★