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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.

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A Beautiful World: Music proves healing for dogs

A Beautiful World: Music proves healing for dogs

Music has the ability to reduce animal anxiety and facilitate rehabilitation, says a concert pianist and co-creator of "Through A Dog's Ear."
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: Brilliant kids and the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

A Beautiful World: Brilliant kids and the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

The 2015 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is open for submissions. Heather McElhatton talks with Dr. Delony Langer-Anderson about some of the brilliant ideas her past students have created.
by Heather McElhatton

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A Beautiful World: Millionaire Forrest Fenn leaves clues to hidden treasure

A Beautiful World: Millionaire Forrest Fenn leaves clues to hidden treasure

Adventurer, explorer and millionaire Forrest Fenn is 83. He says he's hidden a large golden chest with treasures, artifacts and antiquities that represent a lifetime of adventuring somewhere in the Rockies. Fenn's poem, "Where the Treasure Lies," holds the clues to finding it.
by Heather McElhatton

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Forensic astronomer solves Monet mystery

Forensic astronomer solves Monet mystery

Dr. Don Olson has helped solve hundreds of mysteries from the past using astronomy.
by Heather McElhatton

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