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It’s easy to take seeds for granted, to assume that there will always be more
corn or wheat or rice to plant. But as monocropping and agribusiness continue to
dominate modern farming, are we losing genetic diversity, cultural history, and
the nutritional value of our food? We speak to farmers, botan…
almost 3 years ago
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Mushrooms and other fungi are mind-bending. A fungal network can spread for
miles, but genetically, it’s a single organism. As biologist Merlin Sheldrake
said, “they are everywhere at once and nowhere in particular.”
almost 3 years ago
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It doesn’t matter whether you grew up going to Coney Island, Six Flags, or
Pacific Park — to a kid, all amusement parks are magical. This hour we take a
trip to the land of funnel cake, freak shows and fast rides.
over 2 years ago
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New experiences rewire the brain. So after all we’ve been through, are we
different? We consider the “COVID brain” in both neuroscience and the arts.
over 2 years ago
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The psychedelic revolution in mental health treatment is on the way, with FDA
approval likely in just a few years. In Madison, a non-profit drug manufacturer
is gearing up to synthesize enough medical-grade hallucinogenic molecules to
supply the world.
over 2 years ago
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Ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan has been called the “father of the local food
movement.” For decades, he’s campaigned for seed diversity and sustainable food
production. Some of his insights come from the farming practices of Indigenous
people living near the U.S.-Mexico border, who’ve grown food in…
over 2 years ago
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