Ready to go to the museum? Just grab a bathing suit and goggles! A new underwater art museum features giant statues placed on the ocean floor off the coast of Cyprus, a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. The artist who created this underwater sculpture park, and many others around the world, wants visitors to dive beneath the waves, explore the art, and develop an appreciation for the world’s oceans. Listen to learn more about underwater art museums and why they were created.
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November 16, 2021
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World leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about solutions to problems related to climate change. Many countries agreed to produce less of the harmful gases, like carbon and methane, that warm the planet. Trees help combat global warming, and many countries also pledged to slow the pace of deforestation, or cutting down trees. Although the leaders made important promises, some people are angry that they are not doing more. Listen to hear about progress – and problems – at the recent international climate summit.
Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Whales are highly intelligent animals that live in social groups. One way they communicate is through vocalizations, or whale “songs.” In fact, every year, whales create – and memorize – new songs! Recently a photographer took pictures of whale activities and examined the role that singing plays in whale culture. Listen to learn more about the sophisticated social life of whales and hear some of their songs.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2019
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When a vacant lot in Sacramento was up for sale, one neighbor had an idea for what it could become. She envisioned an urban farm, so she bought the lot and invited a local nonprofit group to help turn it into an “edible art garden” after gathering input from other community members. Listen to learn what this once bare lot looks like today and how it benefits the neighborhood surrounding it.
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