The Shape of the World

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EPISODE 18: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Change the World

Posted April 22, 202000:35:22

Structural geologist Marcia Bjornerud was raised by free-thinking parents who instilled in her a love of books and nature. She’s published many professional...

EPISODE 17: How To Stay Safe From Coronavirus In The Outdoors

Posted April 7, 202000:15:57

Even though the coronavirus pandemic is keeping 226 million Americans and one third of the world sheltering in place, stepping out for fresh...

Episode 16: It’s Not All Going the Wrong Way

Posted June 22, 201900:21:02

In Openlands, Jerry Adelmann joined an organization whose interests aligned perfectly with his own: nature, culture, historic preservation, social equity....

Episode 13: It’s Not Over Until the Tiny Fish Thinks

Posted June 1, 201900:26:26

Most scientists study animals while they’re stationary. It’s a lot easier that way. But Melina Hale studies fish in motion. She wants to find out...