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George Washington Carver: The Plant Doctor
Most of us maybe know one thing about George Washington Carver -- that he invented peanut butter. Not only is that not true, but his work with peanuts was just a tiny slice of the botanical and agricu
© AI, 2023
This week we dive a bit further into the world of AI art, specifically in how AI works around the world of copyright protection. Who does AI art belong to? Can it be protected? Find out this week.
Biosphere 2 (Not the one with Pauly Shore)
Many of us have heard of the Biosphere 2 project - it was one of the main news stories of 1991, which Todd just visited in Arizona. But many don't know the full history, controversy, and eventual take
It’s All News To Me
Look who found their way back to the studio! We're back for an all-news catch-up show detailing some of the bigger stories we flagged over the past month or so.
Galvarino - The Mapuche Warrior with Knives for Hands
This week we take a short look into an indigenous South American warrior named Galvarino, who, despite having his hands cut off by Spanish Conquistadors, strapped knives to his stumps to rally his fel
Mammoth meatballs, Cracker Barrel, and Wolverines
This week we have a nice CozyCast discussion about science and Portland news, including meatballs made from mammoth meat, the closing of Cracker Barrel, Portland's wolverine sightings, Walmart elimin
More Moral Panic
This week we revisit the topic of moral panics, and discuss some of the elements into what makes a moral panic, from switchblades to saggy pants to everything in between. In the news segment: Naval sp
I-Haul, U-Haul: How a little company from Ridgefield, Washington moved the world.
After catching up on a months-worth of science and Portland news, we take a look at a little company from Ridgefield, Washington that had one simple idea: "What if I could borrow a truck to help me mo
A.I. - Where do we go from here?
Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence -- in many different areas -- will have an enormous impact on the future. This week we take a look at where AI is right now, some of its current applications, a
A Courageous Heart: Life after multiple transplants while still on the waiting list for more.
This week we bring you the story of Mark's neighbor Rose, a woman in her late 20's who has already had two heart transplants, and is now on the waiting list for both a heart and liver transplant. She