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A Spore of Hope
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Humans face an existential problem: feeding billions of people in a warming world. But there’s a ray of hope. And it all starts with microbes.
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Microbes are everywhere! Learn about the bacteria living in the depths of the Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean, and what they might tell us about life in outer space on one of Jupiter’s moons.
Microbes have been around a long time! Check out the world’s oldest fossilized fungus.
Also explore:
Read more about the “communication” between fungi and plants happening under our feet.
Listen to Nat Geo contributor Joel Bourne Jr. discuss his book, The End of Plenty.
And for paid subscribers:
How the tiny country of the Netherlands is pioneering the future of sustainable agriculture.
And learn all about the trillions of microbes that live inside us!
If you like what you hear and want to support more content like this, please consider a National Geographic subscription. Go to natgeo.com/explore to subscribe today.
For more information on this episode, visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard
Want more?
Microbes are everywhere! Learn about the bacteria living in the depths of the Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean, and what they might tell us about life in outer space on one of Jupiter’s moons.
Microbes have been around a long time! Check out the world’s oldest fossilized fungus.
Also explore:
Read more about the “communication” between fungi and plants happening under our feet.
Listen to Nat Geo contributor Joel Bourne Jr. discuss his book, The End of Plenty.
And for paid subscribers:
How the tiny country of the Netherlands is pioneering the future of sustainable agriculture.
And learn all about the trillions of microbes that live inside us!
If you like what you hear and want to support more content like this, please consider a National Geographic subscription. Go to natgeo.com/explore to subscribe today.
Released:
Jul 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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