Episodes

Friday Aug 04, 2023
Don’t Be Afraid of Sharks
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Shark populations off US coasts are slowly rebounding and that's great news! Before you cue the Jaws theme and swim back to shore, this week's episode of The Biofriendly Podcast is all about embracing sharks and learning why you shouldn't be afraid of them. Join us as we explore why sharks are crucial for our ocean's ecosystem, what to do if you come face-to-face with one, and are Noel and Jacob opening up a new place called Disco Sushi?
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Friday Jul 28, 2023
Banned Bulbs and the Future of Light
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
It's time to bid farewell to the incandescent bulb once and for all as we usher in an era of LED lights that strive to last the longest. But what will be the next creative invention to light our way into the future? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about the brilliant minds crafting efficient bulbs, how bacteria could one day illuminate a room, and are Noel and Jacob the last two kind Highlanders?

Friday Jul 21, 2023
How Do We Clean Up Space Junk?
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
When you look up at the night sky full of stars, you might not be able to see all the space junk... but Houston, we definitely have a problem! As we continue to put more satellites into our low-Earth orbit, we increase the amount of decomissioned clutter floating around which is adding up fast. This week we blast off into some space age solutions for galactic garbage, discuss the pros and cons of space tugs, and do our best Roy Orbison impression.

Friday Jul 14, 2023
What is Biomimicry?
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Can a lotus flower help create a self-cleaning house? Are termite dens the new hip office spaces? And what does a beaver have to do with furry wetsuits? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss several innovative examples of biomimicry, why engineers deserve more credit, and finally why is Gilbert Nets banned from the Great Barrier Reef?

Friday Jul 07, 2023
Gorilla Hail and Thirsty Street Trees
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Bizarre weather events are causing gigantic hail stones that have earned an intimidating nickname, and those urban street trees might want the rest of your caramel macchiato! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we continue our summer nugget series with a double whammy of environmental stories as we talk about what's causing this 'gorilla hail,' why your neighborhood trees are not getting the water they need, and why you should never create a non-dairy dairy farm.
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Friday Jun 30, 2023
Sustainable Surfboards and Wetsuits? We Are Stoked!
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Hang ten with a reduced carbon footprint, brah! Everyone knows that surfers are in tune with nature, but the wetsuit and surfboard industry has room for improvement. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we ride the wave of companies leading the way with green alternatives, why neoprene is the villain, and were we plagued by accessories in the 1980s??
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Friday Jun 23, 2023
Fungi Is the Fun Guy Our Planet Needs
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Certain types of fungi can make up a vast network of carbon storage for our planet, which is why researchers are pleading that these little Mycorrhizal miracles be spared. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about the importance of symbiotic relationships in nature, how the fungal network is important in more ways than one, and why Noel and Jacob would happily give up their bodies to sentient fungus so they can finally take a break and relax.

Friday Jun 16, 2023
Are Worms Smarter Than We Are?
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
We continually discover new things about the world around us, and that even goes for simple creatures like the worm-- which might not be as simple as we thought! Turns out that worms are making complex decisions which could change the way we understand how behaviors are relevant to an animal's natural life. Join us this week for our first 'Summer Nugget' series of The Biofriendly Podcast where we talk about the science of worms and how they might be better at making decisions than people!

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