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Kenyan inventor has designed a pair of gloves that translate signed hand movements into speech.
- Added: Feb 08, 2021
- Length: 02:34
An ode to the coyote. Dan Flores and his book Coyote America, dueling press releases, and The Wind Inaugural Coyote Calling Contest.
- Added: Feb 02, 2021
- Length: 47:41
There are clear lines that connect the legacy of slavery to many of our present day issues, including the racial inequities of COVID-19 infection a...
Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, KUOW, KGOU, KSQD Santa Cruz, KCPW Salt Lake City and more
- Added: Feb 01, 2021
- Length: 57:58
- Purchases: 19
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on you...
- Added: Jan 18, 2021
- Length: 03:41
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop...
Bought by KMXT
- Added: Jan 11, 2021
- Length: 03:33
- Purchases: 1
Avinash Bakshi, President of the Penn State College Independents, describes the importance of having a third, less tribal option among political gr...
- Added: Dec 22, 2020
- Length: 19:19
Our own Fatima Husain was looking to buy holiday lights and she wondered— which type should I buy? Is there really a big difference between incande...
Bought by KMXT
- Added: Dec 14, 2020
- Length: 03:43
- Purchases: 1
Wind turbines have been popping up across the world as a more sustainable way to create electricity. But these turbines can’t last forever, and not...
- Added: Nov 09, 2020
- Length: 03:53
Schools have reopened in Fall 2020 amid the COVID19 pandemic, and educators are putting in overtime to make it work. Four educators speak about th...
- Added: Oct 31, 2020
- Length: 46:33
If you flip through magazines or social media today, you might come across advertisements for environmentally-friendly feminine hygiene products. W...
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Oct 20, 2020
- Length: 03:31
- Purchases: 1
Most military children are used to moving and changing schools. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be especially hard to make friends and fee...
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KPBS, Texas Public Radio, KMXT, and Colorado Public Radio
- Added: Sep 29, 2020
- Length: 03:32
- Purchases: 5
This episode, we’re going to take a crack at nuts. You might’ve seen ads for healthy almonds, packs of pistachios, and more. They seem to be the “i...
- Added: Sep 22, 2020
- Length: 03:37
In this episode, we explore the allure and growing influence of conspiracy theories, and how they are both combated by and influenced by Media Lite...
- Added: Sep 18, 2020
- Length: 29:30
Some take-out food containers, cups, and utensils are called “certified compostable.” What does that really mean?
- Added: Sep 14, 2020
- Length: 04:00
About a month ago, I got a text message, asking me if I was ready to “shave the peak.” The message included a link with tips for using less electri...
- Added: Aug 31, 2020
- Length: 03:41
A couple of weeks ago, we did a show on how many greenhouse gas emissions are created by the fashion industry and that got us wondering which indus...
- Added: Aug 24, 2020
- Length: 03:55
Whether you’re shopping for a t-shirt, bedsheets, or q-tips, you might have noticed that cotton products are more expensive if they’re organic. We ...
- Added: Aug 17, 2020
- Length: 03:34
- Purchases: 2
From: When We Fight, We Win!
The continued closures of our public schools and high-stakes testing illustrate the institutionalized racism embedded in our educational system. Ji...
- Added: Aug 02, 2020
- Length: 58:23
Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jul 30, 2020
- Length: 04:01
- Purchases: 1
The truth is, we don't need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we'd still have enough oxygen. That's because...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jul 20, 2020
- Length: 03:32
- Purchases: 1
As a result of living longer due to modern medicine, developmentally challenged individuals are also presenting with Alzheimer's and Dementia. What...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 31:12
How do circadian cycles affect our health, and can lighting design improve the balance? In this episode, we discuss the circadian system... what it...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 36:23
Designing a center for those suffering from abuse or trauma is a very serious undertaking. What are the design factors to consider to make an alrea...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 47:40
It’s a fact that today’s population is living longer, and most people want to stay in their own homes as long as possible... but just what do you n...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 01:02:10
The annual ABX convention is a great place to get caught up on all the newest and greatest products and techniques of particular interest to Inclus...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 38:47
