In today's news: Taiwan is #1 for internet freedom, and AI helps scientists understand animal movements. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the world's smallest guitar. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbite…

In today's episode: The secret to living long, and an airport restricts hugging time. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: The world's oldest airport. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and…

Coming up next in today's news: presidential train cars open to the public and Japanese workers use agencies to quit jobs. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… eating competitions are popular in the U.S.! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and s…

In today's news: Hot springs and flowing rivers for Taiwan's green energy future, and tiny invaders in Swiss lakes! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...Ferrari's unique engine sound. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

In today's episode, Taiwan loves of a cup of joe, and UK museum animals enjoy a chat. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript!

Coming up next in today's news: A Taiwanese farmer enjoys growing Taiwanese fruits and vegetables for Taiwanese in the U.S., and a teacher makes something that you can ride over land and water! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...Japan's tasty rice balls have become popular everywhere! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.…

In today's episode: Platform screen doors, and a new grumpy fish species. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Ever wondered how many different species of fish there are? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbi…

In today’s news: A mother in Eswatini finds a special way to thank Taiwan, and the ozone layer is on track to heal after years of damage! And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…Japan’s zero-waste town! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us …

We need to talk about an issue that doesn't get as much discussion as it needs. It's a particularly important topic right now with the state of the world and the exhaustion some activists are feeling. Today we are talking about activist burnout, what it means, how we get to this point and what both the individual activist and the justice movements …

Coming up next in today's news: the school milk program is getting more money, and an ugly painting is by… well, listen to find out! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…teens buy an oil well so it can be shut down! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your mes…

Today's stories... How Taiwan's west coast mudflats have disappeared over the last century, and scientists develop a revolutionary self-healing medical patch. And in today's Tasty Tidbit...jam, jelly, marmalade, and preserves! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with…

In today's episode: Big grant for fly ash washing plant, and the world's first 3-D printed hotel. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Taiwan's volcanoes. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news story you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an e…

Today's news stories are all about celebrating 100-year birthdays, one with a special exhibit, and one with a trip off a plane! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear…

In today's News Bites: Elders on a runway, and Thailand says "I do!" to same-sex marriage. And for today's Tasty Tidbit…Batman gets a Hollywood star. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.…

In today's News Bites: A sssssurprise at the laundromat, and a bouncy new star at a Thai zoo! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fun animal puns. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, an…

In today's News Bites: Taiwan wins big at an international skills competition and an island is looking for a rat… one rat! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a rap group in South Korea raps about farm life! But that's not the most surprising thing about them… Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting ne…

In today's News Bites: Taiwan's largest land crab species, and a Norwegian princess marries an American shaman. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…Pies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, a…

In today's News Bites: History hiding in plain sight, and the Apache trout makes a comeback. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…fast-growing babies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and …

In today's News Bites: Pineapple leaves turn into clothes, and an asteroid turns into a second moon. And today's Tasty Tidbit is out-of-this-world! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw…

Sometimes if we take a look at how animals were percieved in the past, it can give us new insight into our perceptions of animals today. Join Meg and Trev to discuss how people in Medieval times in Europe perceived animals wild, domesticated and fantastical. We look at how the dominant paradigms of the times (Paganism and Christianity) affected how…

In today's News Bites: A sushi restaurant sues a customer, and a mega den of rattlesnakes. Eww! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the Eiffel Tower in France never rusts. Ever wondered why? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Ta…

In today's News Bites: Keeping macaques at a safe distance, and changing the Notre Dame. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: some monkey jokes! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…

In today's News Bites: Taiwan has plans to make the internet safer, and scientists find more victims in a historic ruin. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a secret language only twins can understand! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send…

In today's News Bites: More help for homeless animals, and the whole bean goes in the bar! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...some dog jokes. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…

In today's News Bites: A workshop in Taiwan turns plastic waste into sunglasses, and the Paris mayor wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… did you eat your vegetables at lunch? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, r…

Katie, Lottie and Nick go through common characteristics of cults and whether any of them apply to veganism. For those that do, we also discuss if they apply just to some vegans, or are inherent to veganism. Throughout the show, we draw on Katie’s childhood experiences in a cult, Amanda Montell’s book Cultish and the podcast episode ‘The Cult of Ve…

In today's News Bites: Taiwan introduces a ban on animal performances, and living with tigers! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fearful things. Click here to see the full episode transcript. ----- If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.…

So, in today's News Bites: Taiwanese tourists like to travel to Japan the most, with over 3 million traveling there in 2023. Interestingly, Taiwan is also a popular destination for Japanese tourists, ranking second in a recent survey. They’re attracted by the short flight distance, delicious Taiwanese food, among others. ___________________________…

In today's News Bites, A man’s curiosity led to a new eco-friendly fabric. It is made from recycled oyster shells and plastic bottles. People who wear clothes made from this fabric stay comfortable, warm, and dry. --- And... A man was bored during the pandemic, so he started collecting trading cards. A woman showed him her father’s huge collection.…

In today’s News Bites: The Ministry of Environment in Taiwan is launching a campaign to address the issue of cigarette butts littering the environment. The campaign involves installing cigarette waste bins in public areas and enforcing stricter penalties for littering. The goal is to encourage smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly…

In today’s News Bites... Taiwan’s first home-built satellite, Triton, is helping scientists predict heavy rain more accurately. Each day, Triton gathers information, which scientists turn into wind speed reports. The Central Weather Administration already uses Triton’s wind and wave data to help forecast weather, especially during storms. --- And, …

Julia, Lottie, Trev and Nick discuss effective altruism – donating to organisations that do the greatest good. We cover animals being sidelined in some EA resources and we evaluate the evaluations of the most effective animal charities. Links: Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/blog/recommended-charity-fund-update-july-2…

In today's News Bites: High-risk drivers in Taiwan are going to get shorter licenses. Drivers who had their license revoked can only apply for a 1- or 2-year license. They will also go through a 6-year observation period. _________________________________________________ And... Turning cities into sponges can help fight flooding. Sponge cities can …

Hello! And welcome back to another episode of News Bites. I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Nancy Sun. We have some good news and bad news for you today: Taiwan’s wind farms are super-efficient, and breaking a 400-year heat record. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…self-aware animals! Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 台灣離岸風電達新高 Taiwan’s Offshore …

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, top night markets for international visitors, and a big bird takes over the New York skyline. And in today's Tasty Tidbit, one student from New Taipei tells us all about a strange animal! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ______________…

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Jacob Ingram. Today's stories… Taiwan takes top marks for invention, and fans keep quiet for these sports. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…. Water that's boiling AND freezing? All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台東國小生獲達文西發明展金牌獎 Taiwan Takes T…

On this show we discuss Disrupt Land Forces, the coalition of community groups who created a week long festival of resistance bringing diverse actionists and tactics into the joined struggle against the arms trade. Land Forces is the largest land based weapons expo in the Southern Hemisphere, and it was held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Conventi…

Hi everybody, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, a delicious reason to travel, and new ways to build with dirt. Let's get started! ________________________________ 國內遊客重視美食 Domestic Tourists More Interested in Food When you travel, what is your reason for visiting a place? Is it the…

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: The world's most sustainable companies include Taiwanese companies and sea lions help scientists help them! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a university student uses Rubik's Cubes to what? Stay tuned for more on those stories! _____…

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode, we'll be talking about probiotics and fossils! And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Imagine bringing your very own pet bear to school! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 雲林水稻田添加益生菌以減少溫室氣體 Yunlin Officials Add Pr…

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Taiwan's gender income gap, and the European Union uses more renewable energy. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a world record for counting. Let's find out! ________________________________ 男女平均所得差距1.6倍 創11年來新高 Gender Income Gap Reaches 1.6 …

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. A new home for strays, and a swap for a dangerous snack. Then in today's Tasty Tidbit, the surprising origin of ketchup! All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台北市建造新動物之家 Taipei Building New Animal Shelter Stray animals (流浪動物)…

In today’s show Betty and Trev take us through the diverse ecosystems of Palestine, the meeting point of three continents. We discuss the agricultural history and the impact of Zionist occupation and land use changes on the landscapes and animals of Palestine. Music played:Rasha Nahas 'Desert' - https://rashanahas.bandcamp.com/album/desertDaniel Ka…

Welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news: An HSR extension will be decided by year's end, and why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism this summer. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… what's the shortest airplane trip you can take? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next…

Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a brand new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's stories, social media causes anxiety among Taiwanese teens, and an emotional support alligator Wally brings joy to his community! Let's get started! ________________________________ 台灣青少年的身體形象焦慮 Body Image Anxiety Among Ta…

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Lugang Dizangwang Temple is being restored, and Caesar salad turns 100 years old. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Ice-cream cones were invented by accident! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ____________________________________…

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode we'll be talking about healthy eating and Britain's King Charles giving a royal title to a goat. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Pound Cakes! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 健康飲食和運動可降低感冒的機會 Healthy Eating…

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Internet usage increases among elderly in Taiwan and the National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary! And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Art was once a part of the Olympics! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ________________…

On this show we welcome back Zane McNeill to discuss their new edited collection: Building Multispecies Resistance Against Exploitation: Stories from the Frontline of Labor and Animal Rights (published by Peter Lang, 2024). This incredible collection of contributions from activists and scholars about the structures of violence and oppression that a…

Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a whole new year of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, land crabs crossing, and snakes in pants. Let's get started! ________________________________ 墾丁封路保護陸蟹 Helping Kenting Crab Moms Why did the land crab cross the road? To get to the ocean to lay her eggs! It's a special …