Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSinging brings joy to people with neurological conditions in Amsterdam
At a gathering in Amsterdam, support for people with neurodegenerative diseases comes in the form of song. The “singing circle” is run by opera singe…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
People “bathe” in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And so, the Raleigh, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop
On shelves crammed with cuddly toy native animals in an Australian airport gift shop, one fluffy possum stood out: its big brown eyes were moving. A …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
This new bird ER offers hope for injured wildlife
When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzębski’s apartment window, he took it in but realized it needed expert treatment. So, the next morning, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
New women’s pro baseball league turns long-held dreams into reality at Red Sox spring home
Women baseball players from around the world tossed balls back and forth, sharing laughs and taking pointers from major league coaches. In less than …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge
Amazon said that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Paralympians cope with warmer conditions as the IOC considers moving the Games earlier in winter
At the Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops. One skier lamented “tropical” conditions, and a snowboar…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Restaurants providing less food to reach more customers
The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with littler, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress
Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume—startling the firefighters …
3 months, 4 weeks ago