Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope
This week is all about kids! Karissa shares how schools in the US are championing students' emotional well being with school-wide mindfulness practice. Then, Arielle explains the Smileyscope, a VR too...
9 Feb 202420min
Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to decode chicken language and how these developments can lead to improved animal welfare. Then, Karissa s...
2 Feb 202415min
California's Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares a story about one of her favorite animals—sea otters—and their role in protecting California coastlines. Then, Arielle takes us into the ocean's "Twilight Zo...
26 Jan 202417min
Spain's First Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome and a Neuroscientist's Guide to Strengthening Your Brain
This week's positive news: Arielle shares exciting inclusivity and diversity news from Valencia: Mar Galcerán becomes Spain's first parliamentarian with Down Syndrome. Then, Karissa shares some expert...
19 Jan 202416min
Dry January and The Golden Gate Bridge's Life Saving Makeover
Happy New Year! Arielle and Karissa catch up and talk about how they rang in 2024, then Arielle leads a conversation about the science behind Dry January. After, Karissa talks about a life-saving cha...
12 Jan 202415min
Connecting at Family Gatherings and Design Solutions to Urban Loneliness
Welcome to our last episode of the year! Karissa shares tips on how to truly cultivating connection at family gatherings. Then Arielle talks about social infrastructure and how certain design choices ...
22 Dec 202326min
Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford's Word of the Year.
This week's positive news: Arielle highlights Sesame Workshop's efforts to help children navigate families with addiction problems with kid-friendly and accessible resources. Then, Karissa explains wh...
15 Dec 202318min
Nature Guardians in UK Companies and Detroit's EV-Charging Roads
This week's uplifting news: Karissa talks about how yet another UK Company invites "nature guardians" into their boardrooms to speak for and vote on behalf of nature. Then, Arielle shares electrifying...
8 Dec 202324min
