The Natural Curiosity Project
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I photograph, record, and write about the natural world. I see I listen, I write. I fundamentally believe that curiosity can save the world so I publish stories to make people curious. Ultimately, curiosity leads to discovery, discovery leads to knowledge, knowledge leads to insight, and insight leads to understanding. Please enjoy!
The Natural Curiosity Project
3d ago
Sometimes there are no words. In this case, I editorialize about theme I believe deserves attention: the corrosive power of disinformation and lies, and those who wield them ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
5d ago
Episode 242 - Interview With Musician And Field Recordist Madeline Reilly by Dr. Steven Shepard ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
3w ago
As you know, the tag line of this program is that this is the place for stories that matter. Well, this story matters more than most. Not only is it about experiencing the wonders of the African bush, it's about a young woman, sightless from birth, who taught others how to see ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
1M ago
What's the largest thing on earth--the blue whale? Nope, not even close. Here's a hint: it weights 233 times what a blue whale weighs ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
1M ago
A message from an 8th grader asked me to look into antlions. So, I did, and with lots of memories of these little critters from my own childhood, here you go ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
1M ago
This is an important audio essay (at least, I think it is). It’s a bit longer than my usual diet, but it will be worth your time to listen and, as Winnie-the-Pooh would say, think a little think about it. Thanks, in advance ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
1M ago
Described as the most resilient creatures on earth, tardigrades are funny little critters that can withstand just about any threat we toss at them--and shake it off as if nothing happened. They can be frozen, boiled, left in the vacuum of space, exposed to radiation--and nothing seems to affect them. In this episode we talk about these little critters. Enjoy ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
1M ago
Dudley Edmondson is a gifted nature photographer with a passion for telling nature's story through his books and images. He's also a Black Man in America, and wrestles with all that that means as someone who often feels more comfortable in the wild than he does standing in his own front yard. Listen to his story--and think about what it means ..read more
The Natural Curiosity Project
2M ago
Another track that’s mostly for the kids, this one thanks to a student request about the lowly dung beetle—a much smarter little critter than we give it credit for. Enjoy ..read more