Colorful Crosswalks May Be Safer Crosswalks (Cool Weird Awesome 767)

A new study finds colorful painted murals around, or in place of, traditional striped crosswalks may cause drivers to yield more around pedestrians and keep them safe.

By |2022-05-09T10:19:36-04:00May 9, 2022|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

A Sustainable Pacific Island Community That Floats (Cool Weird Awesome 510)

As sea levels rise, small island nations like Kiribati face some tough choices. A European design studio has an idea that might help: sustainable buildings that can collect rainwater, generate electricity, and help grow food. And they float. Plus: Boston's Museum of Science joins with Leonard Nimoy's family to mark his 90th birthday in a fascinating way.

By |2021-04-01T08:35:25-04:00April 1, 2021|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , |

Raising Money For A Good Cause? Choose Your Fonts Wisely (Cool Weird Awesome 399)

Food banks are seeing growing demand, and feeding hungry people takes money. Amazingly, a study out of Ohio State University finds these nonprofits might be able to boost their donations by paying closer attention to typefaces. Plus: this weekend is the deadline to cast your vote in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

By |2020-10-09T07:58:28-04:00October 9, 2020|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

Vegetable Displays Are The New Black (Cool Weird Awesome 85)

Veggies are good for us - but some households can’t buy them, and others don’t want to. What is it that will get eaters more interested in buying and eating their vegetables? One answer may be: the color black.

By |2021-07-29T12:29:24-04:00July 17, 2019|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , |
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