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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 17 MIN

From pinecones to predators: wildfire tech and the misunderstood vulture

from The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

This week on The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Karissa and Arielle explore two unexpected environmental heroes: a pinecone-inspired wildfire sensor called Pyri, and the misunderstood but essential role of vultures in ecosystem health. Discover how design students in London are helping prevent devastating fires with biodegradable tech and how Bulgaria's ambitious rewilding project is reviving Europe's rarest vulture species. From the power of biomimicry to the hidden brilliance of "ugly" animals, this episode is a love letter to nature's resilience and innovation. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420399 The Optimist Daily is a project of the World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

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