The Biofriendly Podcast

What Are Nano Diamonds?

A recent story in the news about scientists using lasers to create nano diamonds out of plastic waste led us to a completely different type of 'nano diamond' that aims to solve our world's energy problems. This week we explore how this exciting new tech might be able to make a battery that runs for 20,000 years, why you should always pay attention in school, and can acting schools be a bad idea?

Tractor Hacking and the Right to Repair

At the latest DefCon security conference, an expert hacker discovered a new jailbreak that would allow farmers to modify and repair the expensive equipment that’s vital to their work. This week we discuss why the hack was considered a victory in giving consumers the right to repair the Internet of Things (IoT) products they buy, what future generations will do with technology, and why is so hard to go to the bathroom in our building?

What is De-Extinction?

The Tasmanian tiger may live once again as scientists attempt to resurrect the species that went extinct in 1936! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss the 'de-extinction' of species like the thylacine, the woolly mammoth, and even the Christmas Island rat. What does this mean for our environment, does Dr. Ian Malcolm / Jeff Goldblum have a say in it, and did the podcast transform into a radio play? 

The Planetary Potential of 3D Printing

A team of scientists recently developed a biodegradable paper battery created with the help of 3D printing, so this week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discussed a few environmental pros and cons of this new technology. How does 3D printing work, what are the more sustainable options, and why do we need to ignore the movie Armageddon if we conquer space?

The Magic of Dolphin Poo

The Great Barrier Reef recorded the highest amount of coral cover in nearly four decades and it's time to celebrate the win! This week we dive deep into the ocean to see who is helping the coral, who is hurting the coral, and what does dolphin poo have to do with it all?

How Disco Will Save The Planet

How can the flashing disco lights of the 1970s usher in a new era for our Earth? You'll just have to listen and find out how on the latest episode of The Biofriendly Podcast. Whether it's by sustainably fishing for scallops or protecting animals from predators, Noel and Jacob put on their dancing shoes and share all the ways we will be Stayin' Alive!

Flashback Episode - Summer 2019

This week we've assembled a special throwback episode of The Biofriendly Podcast from summer of 2019 where we discussed everything from sustainable beer to green laundry to spicy solar panels. So kick back and laugh at these clips from classic episodes and who knows... you just might learn a thing or two!

Trapping Waste From Water With Machines

Tech companies are developing everything from plastic-eating "shark" drones to spinning buoys that use the water's current to scoop our trash out of the water, but what else can be done to prevent garbage from entering our waterways? This week Noel and Jacob talk about how we stop this problem at the source, can you really sit inside a whale's mouth, and why Bruce Lee's family wants to fight Noel.