In this podcast episode, we explore Meta's ambitious undersea cable project, delve into the genetics of orange cats, and ponder what would happen if humans suddenly vanished from Earth. The spotlight is on how quickly nature could bounce back in our absence, with examples from abandoned sites in Bulgaria and Chernobyl illustrating nature's resilience against human-made threats like nuclear plants and chemical storage. While pets might face some challenges at first, many animals, including dogs and whales, have demonstrated an incredible ability to adapt and thrive without human support. Ultimately, the episode conveys a powerful message about nature's remarkable capacity for regeneration.