Perseverance, the rover on Mars, has just hit a neat milestone and has been doing very cool science for 5 years. Read more about the science Perseverance has been doing here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Solar panels continue to get cheaper and cheaper, meaning more and more are getting built. For the first time ever solar (just solar!) generated more electricity than coal. Read more about this milestone here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, an innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike. Learn more about the bike here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Japanese soccer fans have gotten a darn good reputation around the globe. Read more about the fans' tradition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, researchers in Japan have created a plastic-ish material that is strong and flexible, but dissolves when it gets salty... like in an ocean! Read more about this cool material here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Ocean Cleanup is coming to LA to help clean up its rivers before the LA28 Olympic games. Read more about the cleanup here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Five donkeys in the French countryside are helping folks tackle their mental health challenges. Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mayor Mamdani in NYC has signed an executive order repealing bedtime for the youth of the city... for at least a little while. Read more about the repeal here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Drones in the UK are spotting bird's nests in farmers' fields, protecting them and helping them bounce back. Read more about the birds and the drones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Flavor Flav continues to support and bolster women Olympians and Paralympians. Read more about SHE Weekend here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A beautiful partnership between two institutions: libraries and schools! Read more about The 81 Club here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, a new game helps connect younger and older people and share accomplishments. Seems like a great idea! Read more about the game here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Fromt the archive, a giant, glassy building in Chicago has upgraded it's windows to make them safer for birds flying on by. Read more about the glass and the birds here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sir David Attenborough has just turned 100- what a milestone! People all over this Planet Earth have been celebrating him in all kinds of ways. Read more about the birthday celebrations here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Seeds have little vibration detectors that help them get to growing when the rain starts falling. That's good news! Read more about the seed study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
An update to a story from about a year ago about the magnificent Voyager 1 probe. Read more about the repair work here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, a study shows some good news about helping each other. Read more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Marking ten years since Prince's death, Paisley Park in Minnesota is releasing ten previously unreleased tracks over the next year- that's good news! Read more about the celebration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A project in the trees in Sumatra has paid off- after a bit of a delay. Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, a researcher believes that a Mona Lisa mystery has been solved! Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, guerrilla gardening is a pretty fun act of rebellion that I can totally get behind. Learn more about guerrilla gardening here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This summer might be very productive for solar and wind farms in Great Britain. Potentially, TOO productive! Read more about summer usage suggestions here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Two eagle chicks are yet unnamed- and you can suggest some options! Learn more about the chicks here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, a popular TV show in Sweden is something you can watch for hours- technically 24 hours for days if you'd like- this year, the migration is back on April 22nd! Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Magawa, the landmine-sniffing rat has recently been honored with an awesome statue in Cambodia. Read more about Magawa and the statue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Building with LEGO bricks is traditionally a super visual process- the instructions are just pictures. Now, Bricks for the Blind is making these instructions accessible for blind and visually impaired builders all over. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A new law in Brazil let's courts help couples determine pet custody when a relationship ends- that's good news for pets! Read more about the law here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Hidden Valley is sending people to Europe to taste foods with a splash of ranch. Sounds like a fun summer job! Learn more about the ranchbassador program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
A website helps you find some of the least read Wikipedia articles and learn something new. Check out LonelyWiki here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
From the archive, scientists are shoving robots into beehives to keep them alive over the winter- that's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
