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In just 15 minutes, the coolest stuff that happened in the world today. Science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art and hope. The antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.

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Jan. 21, 2026

Space Mirrors Reflecting Sunlight at Night

Mirrors in the sky could light up dark nights using reflected sunshine - Earth.com Radical Solar Plan Aims to Beam Sunlight at Night—But Astronomers Are Worried | Daily Galaxy A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand...

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Jan. 20, 2026

Livestock Using Tools? Oh My! Scientists Observe Cow Using Tool For First Time in History

A cow has been filmed using tools for the first time ever, stunning scientists Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 16, 2026

The AI Craze And Where We May Be Heading - Pt 1

We might finally know what will burst the AI bubble Have a cool story you'd like us to share or cover? Contact us at coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 16, 2026

The AI Craze And Where We May Be Heading - Pt 2

We might finally know what will burst the AI bubble ⁠ Have a cool story you'd like us to share or cover? Contact us at coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 15, 2026

Could Castration Lead to a Longer Life?

Castration Linked to Increased Lifespan in Mammals | SciTechDaily Scientists Discover Strong Upside for Men Getting Castrated | Futurism Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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Jan. 14, 2026

Robot Horse Coming Soon Than Expected

Kawasaki's Robot Horse Is Going Into Production Kawasaki’s Wild Next-Gen Off-Road Vehicle Will Trade Wheels for Legs | Gear Patrol Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

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Jan. 13, 2026

What Should be Done with Washed Up Whale Carcasses

BOOM! That time Oregon blew up a whale with dynamite. | Popular Science Contact the show - coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 12, 2026

Can Dogs Learn By Eavesdropping?

Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 9, 2026

New Hope for Stroke Victims in Advanced Arm Exoskeleton

This is the world’s first entire arm exoskeleton, giving stroke patients more ‘independence' Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 8, 2026

New Animals Discovered Last Year

Meet five new species discovered in 2025 : NPR Meet 14 of the New and Unusual Species of 2025 — From Death Ball Sponges to Pumpkin Toads | Discover Magazine Meet the Species Discovered in 2025 - A-Z Animals Sponsored by Fact...

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Jan. 7, 2026

Rare Polar Bear Adoption

Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented case | BBC This Mama Polar Bear Adopted a Young Cub—and You Can Track the Family as They Wander Around the Hudson Bay | Smithsonian Magazine Sponsored by Factor -use code coo...

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Jan. 6, 2026

The Perfect Opportunity to View Jupiter and Its Moons + A Stray Dog Joins Monks on Their Peace Walk

January Stargazing Offers the Best Time of the Year to See Jupiter and its Moons Rescue Dog Leading 19 Buddhist Monks on 2,300 Mile Peace Walk Across the US Buddhist monks embark on walk of peace from Fort Worth to Washington...

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Jan. 5, 2026

Part 2: The Story of a Beer That's Also a Vaccine

⁠ He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Now controversy is brewing ⁠ Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 5, 2026

Part 1: The Story of a Beer That's Also a Vaccine

He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Now controversy is brewing Contact the Show: coolstuffdailypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jackson Bird

Host, Kottke Ride Home

Jackson Bird is a writer and internet creator dedicated to demystifying the transgender experience. A YouTube NextUp Creator and GLAAD Rising Star Digital Innovator, Jackson shares his and others’ stories on his YouTube channel, jackisnotabird, and in his debut book Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vulture, The Advocate, and more, and his TED Talk "How to talk (and listen) to transgender people" has been viewed over one and a half million times. Jackson lives in New York City, where he hosts the daily podcast Kottke Ride Home. You can follow him online @jackisnotabird.

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