TED Radio Hour Bringing abandoned places back to life
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Jun 28, 2024 
Experts discuss reviving abandoned places - from genetic adaptations in Chernobyl wolves to creating green jobs in circular cities and innovative conservation practices for polar bears. Learn how communities are reclaiming spaces in Detroit and supporting small businesses with tailored insurance solutions.
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Chernobyl's Wildlife Inhabitants
- Chernobyl's exclusion zone has been largely uninhabited by humans for decades.
- Wildlife like bison, moose, birds, and wolves now thrive there, reclaiming abandoned homes.
Wolves' Radiation Resistance
- Chernobyl wolves show surprising resilience to high radiation levels.
- Studying their genetic adaptations may offer insights into cancer resistance in mammals.
Genetic Adaptations and Cancer
- Chernobyl wolves' genomes are rapidly changing, especially genes related to cancer biology.
- This may hold potential for new cancer treatments in humans.