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A Beautiful World®

A Beautiful World features inspirational stories in science, technology, ecology, arts, education and culture. The program is hosted by Heather McElhatton, who reports on stories and solid trends towards positive change. ABW illuminates the people, places, programs and communities striving to make our world a better place and delivers solutions-based stories about what’s working in the world.

ABW is broadcast on All Things Considered and at ABeautiful.world.

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A Beautiful World: Keep narwhals real

Narwhals are real, and their conservation status is "near-threatened" with only about 80,000 currently swimming in the oceans. Almost all reside in the icy waters of Baffin Bay, up by the Arctic Circle.
by Heather McElhatton

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Are Whales & Nightingales Singing the Same Song

David Rothenberg decided to investigate the resounding beats of cicadas, crickets, katydids, leafhoppers and water bugs in his unusual third foray into music made with and out of the animal world in a new book and CD called "Bug Music."
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: Your Body's Picasso

Dr. Archelle Georgiou has dedicated her entire career to making people healthier, and to understanding how the human body works.
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: The ocean defenders

A group of California-based environmental activists are cleaning the sea floor -- one section at a time.
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: The Paris attacks and grieving together

Author Jeff Sharlet and a friend met in Paris to collaborate on a light piece about hospitality. However, a very different and much darker story emerged in the face of a string of terrorist attacks.
by Heather McElhatton

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The amazing story of quantum mechanics

James Kakalios, the author of "The Physics of Superheroes" returns with an accessible and math-free primer on quantum mechanics.
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

While the ocean is full of bad news, Dr. Enric Sala is focused on establishing global marine sanctuaries. He believes underwater ecosystems can not only survive, but thrive.
by Heather McElhatton

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Mark Nepo on The Endless Practice

As a poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor, Mark Nepo has been breaking a path of spiritual inquiry for more than thirty years. In his new book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author explores how the soul works in the world.
by Heather McElhatton

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