Banking on Seed Vaults

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<p>These thin, crisp sandwich cookies with a chewy caramel center are a favorite snack of caf&eacute; patrons and endurance athletes alike. Anney and Lauren iron out the science and history of stroopwafels.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

<p>These golden yellow hand pies are a savory comfort food that&rsquo;s traveled around the world. Anney and Lauren fill out the history and cultures behind Jamaican patties.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.< ... Show More

<p>Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com ... Show More

<p>Times are still kind of tough, but there are some time-tested and easy ways to get ahead and in this episode Josh and Chuck explore them. Learn about not only how to save, but also how to make your new-found dough grow.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href=" ... Show More

<p>A gene bank is a repository used to preserve genetic material for the future. Gene banks are not a modern concept -- the idea dates back thousands of years. Tune in as Allison and Robert explore gene banks, from Noah's Ark to the Doomsday Vault.</p><p> </p> Learn more about yo ... Show More

<p>With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See ... Show More

<p>Author Dani Shapiro reveals what it was like to, by chance, discover a shocking secret about herself, and what this secret taught her about identity, family, and new beginnings.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">http ... Show More

<p>Old traditions and new ways of thinking are both excellent sources of curious stories.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnyst ... Show More

<p>Isolation Chambers: Float Follow-Up: In a previous episode, Robert and Julie discussed the science of sensory deprivation chambers and now they're back from their own first-hand experiences inside the womb-to-tomb wet box.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a hre ... Show More

The CLO turns the ignurosity way up with this one! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today in Closing Remarks, we get the real secret behind happiness and peace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Dani Shapiro reveals what it feels like to uncover a family secret and how that secret leads to self-exploration.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omny ... Show More