EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 10 MIN
Secret Behind Man's Legacy + Shark Tech Saves Billions
from Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News · host Steve Rhode - Local Good News Podcast Host
Three overlooked stories worth knowing: A Cary nuclear engineer's true impact had nothing to do with his PhD or judicial career, Australian engineers copied 400-million-year-old shark skin to save airlines billions in fuel costs, and why your plumber has more job security than corporate executives in the AI age. Featuring Jeff Jeffries' mentorship approach that touched "numerous men," MicroTau's biomimicry breakthrough saving 4% fuel per flight, and Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison's honest assessment of which jobs AI can't replace. Real stories from Wake Forest, North Carolina about what actually lasts versus what we think matters. Join our community at https://tapyournews.com/podcast for show reminders and to suggest stories you think we should cover. The best reporting often starts with neighbors who know where to look.
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Three overlooked stories worth knowing: A Cary nuclear engineer's true impact had nothing to do with his PhD or judicial career, Australian engineers copied 400-million-year-old shark skin to save airlines billions in fuel costs, and why your plumber has more job security than corporate executives in the AI age. Featuring Jeff Jeffries' mentorship approach that touched "numerous men," MicroTau's biomimicry breakthrough saving 4% fuel per flight, and Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison's honest assessment of which jobs AI can't replace. Real stories from Wake Forest, North Carolina about what actually lasts versus what we think matters. Join our community at https://tapyournews.com/podcast for show reminders and to suggest stories you think we should cover. The best reporting often starts with neighbors who know where to look.
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