The Shape of the World

The Secret Lives of Fireflies

Biologist Sara Lewis doesn’t just study fireflies—for her, fireflies are a living reminder that the world is pure magic. In this episode, the...

Cities and Wildlife: Frenemies or Friends?

Biologist Dr. Seth Magle wants to rethink what a city is – and who it’s for. As part of an alliance with 50 cities around the globe, Seth and...

Can a Tiny Organism Transform Human Relations?

Artist Laurie Palmer believes they can. In her book, The Lichen Museum, Laurie explores what we can gain from learning to see life the way...

Season Six Coming Soon

Season Six will launch this Friday, May 9th

New episodes, new guests, and new insights about nature and our built environments coming soon with season...

Episode 33: Can Listening Be a Political and Moral Act?

The world is full of sound. Yet we happen to be a species who, at the moment, is directing most of our attention to our own voices and not so much...