How to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy Taff

How to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy Taff

Deep beneath the Earth sits 50,000 times more energy than all the world's fossil fuel reserves, but accessing it requires using the same controversial technology that oil companies spent trillions to develop: fracking. Cindy Taff left Shell to prove that drilling for geothermal heat instead of hydrocarbons can deliver what solar, wind and fossil fuels can't — clean, renewable power at all times, regardless of weather. Could this be the breakthrough that finally solves our energy challenges?

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This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More

Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the rig...

9 Apr 20257min

Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman

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What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserv...

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Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

Parkour isn't just for extreme athletes — it's a life skill that can help anyone navigate the world more easily, says professional parkour athlete Taylor Lynn Carpenter. She pulls off some slick vault...

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Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable

Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable

What to do when your boss is your father-in-law, your colleague is your cousin, and your business partner is also your life partner? In the last episode of the season, Anne and Frances help a frustrat...

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The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen

The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen

"Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who studies social psychology, explains how "Bluey...

5 Apr 202515min

The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carb...

4 Apr 202510min

The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu

The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu

A generational shift is transforming business in China, says consumer expert Roger Hu. He describes the young, ambitious entrepreneurs taking over family businesses across the country, positioning loc...

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