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Update: (Human) Heart to (Pig) Heart
An update to a xenotransplantation story from '22. These transplants seem like they're just going to keep happening quicker and quicker!Β
The Community Grocer π₯π₯π΄
A new project in West Philadelphia aims to make healthy, yummy, and prepared food available to those that need it!Β
Sardinian Shepherds ππ§
Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds!Β
Stone-age Woodworkers πͺ
A new discovery might force us to rethink our ancient ancestors' lifestyle!Β
Sea-weeding πΏπ
A straightforward and cheap way to support damaged reefs all over the world.Β
Cable Consolidation β‘, Repeat
I was thinking of this episode recently- Apple has recently announced a new iPhone which will charge via USB-C rather than the proprietary Lightning cable. That's pret...
Livestream Life Saver π»π»πΉ
A nature livestream caught an unusual occurrence and started a very impressive chain of events!Β
The Misadventures of Maia πΆ
Maia made a break for it at the busiest airport in the world- who let the dog(s) out?Β
The Miyawaki Method π³
A method for planting small, fast-growing forests all over the world!Β
AI Drug Discoveries ππ
A new antibiotic has been discovered with the help of AI and is named after HAL from 2001.Β
Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 ππ
The Indian Space Research Organization has been having a banner few weeks!Β
Destress Amongst the Trees π³, Repeat
From the archive, a reminder that nature is good for your noggin! I was reminded of this episode when I saw this article from the Harvard Medicine magazineΒ which has e...
Fly Away Home 2: An Ibis Adventure
A spiritual sequel to a 90s classic movie- ibises need help too!Β
Update: LEGO Braille Bricks
An update to a story from the archive- LEGO braille bricks are getting a wider release for families all over. Check out https://legobraillebricks.com/ for more info an...
Wildlife Bridges, Repeat
From the archive, good news about conservation and human interactions. Some updates: the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing is open and in use! The Bison Bridge between ...
Great Gray Wolves πΊ
Wolves are making a slow, but potentially steady recovery in California!
Update: Pigs+Kidneys=Pigneys?!
An update to a story from about two years ago- xenotransplantation just keeps getting better!Β
Blind Baristas β, Repeat
From the archive, a story about a cool cafe and cool baristas.Β
Benny the Librarian πΈ
A new trainee at a public library is cute, quick, and fuzzy.Β
Wiki Women: Eunice Newton Foote
A new entry in the Wiki Women series. Today, a scientist from the 1800s who is just now getting some long overdue recognition.Β
The Pupbee Patrol πΆπ
A listener suggestion that hits all the TGNP angles: dogs, bees, conservation- it's got it all!Β
Update: Voyager 2 Infinity and Beyond π°
An update to a story (maybe a sequel?) about Voyager 2
Taiwan Tackling Period Poverty
Taiwan is making it easier for young people to access period products and making sure everyone is educated on menstruation.Β
Klamath Dams Coming Down
Four dams in the Pacific Northwest are being removed and it will have a HUGE impact on the river and the local ecosystem.Β
The Real Tooth Fairy π¦·π§ββοΈ
Teeth might soon be regrowable!Β
Update: Beavers for a Better Bottom Line
An update to a beaver story from two years ago- California is getting more beaver friendly!Β
Louisiana Dolphins π¬
Two stories about Louisiana and the dolphins who have been staying there.Β
Update: The Future of Barbie
An update to a Barbie story, because Barbie is EVERYWHERE (and getting greener!)
Zebby: Cat of the Year π±π
A new (to me) competition and a wonderful winning cat!Β
Opill Over-the-counter
A 50-year-old drug moves from behind the counter to over the counter- and it's a big deal!Β