The Biofriendly Podcast

Sustainable Surfboards and Wetsuits? We Are Stoked!

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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Fungi Is the Fun Guy Our Planet Needs

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. 

Are Worms Smarter Than We Are?

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!  

Stop Mining! There’s Undiscovered Fish Down There

A deep-sea mining hotspot in the ocean known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone has uncovered 5,000 new species from a recent expedition, which raises concerns about disturbing this unique ecosystem. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we learn about some of these new discoveries, teach about the dangers of mining with an Irish jig, and celebrate the triumphant return of Veronica to the podcast!

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Airships and Hydrogen Powered Freight

Airships are making a comeback! With the increased pressure to reduce our CO2 emissions from air travel and the complications of electrifying a plane, companies are emerging with new ideas for these floating giants. This week we weigh the benefits of helium versus hydrogen, more ways to get our shipped goods into the skies, and will a soulful R&B jam convince Veronica to return to the podcast?

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Your Stressed Plants Have Something to Say

A scientific study recently revealed that our plants are making audible sounds when distressed, which changes the way we perceive how organic material is communicating to the living world around them. On this week's Biofriendly Podcast we explore how these sounds are caused, why lab testing can be like a horror movie, and are Noel and Jacob moving into an apartment together?

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Will Whisky Save the Oysters?

After centuries of overfishing and bottom trawling, oyster populations in Scotland have dwindled in the Dornoch Firth. Thanks to a partnership between Glenmorangie distillery and a group of marine scientists and conservationists, they will restore oysters to the area which will not only improve water quality and biodiversity, but also help us pronounce Glenmorangie the correct way, and protect all the cute oysters from harm!

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Is A.I. the Problem or Is It Still People?

By now you've seen countless articles about AI (artificial intelligence) getting out of hand as things like ChatGPT are driving this so-called 'robot revolution.' But before you climb into your underground bunker fearful of the rise of machines, check out this week's Biofriendly Podcast where we discuss some of the ways AI can be good for humanity, why it's more important to keep your eyes on the humans utilizing these tools, and did Jacob lose all of his mustache super powers?

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