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The Builders

April 10, 2026·30 minnarrativescience
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This episode of *Terrestrials*, a Radiolab spinoff, celebrates Earth Day by spotlighting the ecological and symbolic power of beavers — nature’s overlooked engineers. Through the story of Jose, a beaver who returned to New York City’s Bronx River after a 200-year absence, the episode e

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Ben Goldfarb

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Lulu MillerEmily FairfaxJose SerranoAna Gonzalez

Books

Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matterby Ben Goldfarb

Companies

WNYC Studios

Topics

Climate ChangeEcologyHistory Of ScienceLong Form JournalismRenewable EnergyScientific MethodTrue Crime

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