Dec 25
Rice University students were inspired by a desert beetle that pulls water from air. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: A desert beetle provides inspiration for scientists… on this CurrentCast. A group of students challenged to create a man-made material based on something in the natural world, found inspiration in the Namib Desert beetle. The …
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Dec 18
The founder of the non-profit Pacific Institute says diplomacy will be needed to avoid future conflicts over water shortages. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Applying diplomacy to avoid conflicts over water… on this CurrentCast. International treaties are negotiated to allocate shared water resources between countries. But similar agreements are not available at a sub-national …
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Dec 15
Author Wallace J. Nichols challenges people to reconnect to water. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: The intangible benefits of healthy, wild water… on this CurrentCast. It’s no secret that being near water reduces stress and boosts creativity. But when it comes to conservation, we rarely discuss these emotional benefits. Wallace J. Nichols hopes to …
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Oct 26
Scientists have proven that some water on our planet existed before the sun. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Traveling through time and space… on this CurrentCast. Ever touch something older than the sun? Well, take a dip in the ocean, and you can say you have! According to astronomist Edwin Bergin, a researcher at …
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Oct 19
Water and energy needs are inextricably linked. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Balancing water and energy needs… on this CurrentCast. Vast amounts of energy are used to treat and transport water. At the same time, water is integral to the production of energy. Buono: “They are inextricably linked, and without one, we cannot have the …
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