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Recent Audio Stories

 
 
 

Why 'it is absolutely not too late' for Florida's coral reefs

In summer 2023 a record hot marine heat wave hit Florida's coral reefs, exacerbating that problem. One researcher is taking coral survival a step further: Buffing up corals in a "gym" in his lab. NPR’s Short Wave podcast.

 

Connecting through isolation, 22.33 Stories

Getting to know a musician playing backyard quarantine concerts in his Washington, DC neighborhood. Segment starts at minute 2:55. A podcast series with the US Dept of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Aerial view of the Salton Sea, blue sky, water, and a desert landscape with some cars and houses. The words Scientific American's Science Quickly in white lettering in the center of the image

Poisons and Perils on the Salton Sea

Toxic dust plagues marginalized communities on the shores of this disappearing salt lake. Scientific American’s Science Quickly podcast.

 

MOSS

During the pandemic, Kate Furby finds meaning in the smallest, most unlikely wildlife. Short audio story for KCRW Radio Race.

How the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Turns into a Popsicle to Survive the Winter

Some caterpillars have evolved with antifreeze in their body cavity, allowing them to become cater-Popsicles to survive cold winters. But climate change could threaten that. Scientific American’s Science Quickly podcast.

 

Showing your metal, Animated 2233 podcast

John Register, a Sports Diplomacy program partner and two-time Paralympic athlete shares his story of overcoming obstacles, embracing a new normal and inspiring others to become their authentic selves.