Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily

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<p>Cool Stuff Daily covers the most interesting and coolest stories in the world of science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.</p><p>Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.</p>

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Using Satellites to Detect Potential Issues with our Bridges

Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2026 · 7m
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Why a Danish City Turned Its Streetlights Blood-Red

Denmark's Red Street Lighting Solves A Problem Every City Has - Newsweek Denmark Just Switched to Red Streetlights to Solve an Urban Crisis Most Modern Cities Still Ignore | Daily …

Mar 12, 2026 · 6m
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NASA’s Humanoid Robot That’s Been Training for Mars Returns Home

NASA robot’s 10-year mission complete | News | The University of Edinburgh NASA humanoid built for Mars research returns to US after a decade | Interesting Engineering Contact the show …

Mar 11, 2026 · 6m
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A New Kind of Magic Mushroom for Depression and Anxiety (w/out the hallucinations)

A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2026 · 6m
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Tardigrades Versus Martian Dirt

Researchers Test Mars Soil on One of Earth’s Toughest Creatures, The Reaction Was Unexpected | Daily Galaxy Even the toughest life on Earth may struggle in Mars' toxic soil - …

Mar 09, 2026 · 8m
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How a 3D Printer is Helping A Gulf Coast Box Turtle Walk Again

A 3D-printed wheelchair is helping this turtle walk again Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 2026 · 9m
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Fire Tornados To Clean Up Our Mess + Why Cats Sleep on their Left Side

Scientists could soon use giant fire tornadoes to clean up our oceans The (very adorable) reason cats prefer sleeping on one side Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your …

Mar 05, 2026 · 10m
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Could Aliens See Dinosaurs on Earth with a Telescope?

Could aliens in another galaxy see dinosaurs on Earth? | Scientific American Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 2026 · 12m
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Which Volcano is Really the Largest on Earth?

It’s almost twice the size of Washington state and stretches 18 miles down into the Earth’s crust – and it’s underwater too | Discover Wildlife Which countries have the most …

Mar 03, 2026 · 13m
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If Only I had Known: Why Math Is Harder For Some Kids than Others

(Science News) Why is math harder for some kids? Brain scans offer clues (Author: Lilly Burton) Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 2026 · 9m
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Similarities between Dogs and Toddlers when Helping Humans

Dogs act like toddlers when trying to help humans | Popular Science Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2026 · 8m
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Little Red Dots

What are JWST’s Little Red Dots? Astronomers may finally have an answer | Scientific American James Webb Finally Solved the Mystery of the Little Red Dots | Science News Today …

Feb 26, 2026 · 15m
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Inter-Species Communication Among Insects

Keeping a beat wins caterpillars friends in low places Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2026 · 8m
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Record-Breaking Core Sample Under Antarctica's Ice

Record-Breaking Sediment Core Drilled From Deep Under Antarctica's Ice Reveals Millions Of Years Of Climate | IFLScience Scientists drill into the ‘heart’ of Antarctica and extract the deepest rock ever …

Feb 24, 2026 · 12m
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The Frightening Potential Pitfalls of Smart Home Devices

(Popular Science) Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2026 · 11m
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The Brain Placebo of Thinking Positive

A study hints positive thinking could strengthen vaccine immunity | Science News Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2026 · 10m
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Romeo - the Frog Who Failed to Save His Species

Romeo, once the last known frog of his kind, died. But this story isn't tragedy. | National Geographic The Ballad Of Romeo: The Frog Who Failed To Save His Species, …

Feb 19, 2026 · 13m
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Gut Health Now! Your Gut Directly Impacts How Your Brain Works

(Science Daily) The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2026 · 10m
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Scientists Discover a Hidden Bacterium Linked to Good Health

(Science Daily) Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2026 · 10m
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Inexpensive Gel That Could Help Restore Sight

Gel that costs pennies has restored sight to 7 out of 8 patients - Earth.com HPMC gel restores sight to people with untreatable condition, scientists say | Science, Climate & …

Feb 13, 2026 · 12m
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