Podcast Transcript October 2nd, 2026 - A wildlife overpass, a solar train, and Japan’s massive centenarian population
A wildlife overpass in Colorado was completed under budget and has allowed pronghorn to return to their habitat. Japan has a large number of centenarians, indicating possible connections between diet and aging. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding in London.
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