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Episode 6: Fungi
Science, Josh, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths”, Environment / Ecology, December Kara Nyhan Science, Josh, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths”, Environment / Ecology, December Kara Nyhan

Episode 6: Fungi

Building on Episode 2: Roots!, Josh goes deeper into the mysterious world of mycelium, molds, mildews, and more. Discover how the fungi, known as molds, became a vital part of medicine and what certain types of fungi have in common with BookTok’s favorite books. 

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By W.J.Pilsak, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=167753
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Episode 4: Megaflora
Science, Environment / Ecology, November, 2024, Josh, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths” Kara Nyhan Science, Environment / Ecology, November, 2024, Josh, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths” Kara Nyhan

Episode 4: Megaflora

Josh guides us on a hike through the Redwoods and Pando to teach us about megaflora. From tree hollows to heartwoods, Josh and Kara discuss how Redwoods get so old and so tall, how many plants clone themselves to create new life, and why Pando is argued to be the largest living organism on the planet.

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Episode 2: Roots!
Science, Environment / Ecology, 2024, Josh, November, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths” Kara Nyhan Science, Environment / Ecology, 2024, Josh, November, “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths” Kara Nyhan

Episode 2: Roots!

We're digging down this week and researching the basics of root structures and mycelium! Learn as Josh presents about their similarities and differences and our hosts discuss their wider effect on our natural world. Topics include internal structures and common ancestors to how roots helped solve the Dust Bowl.

Image Credit: Photo by Dr. Shannon Guichonhttps://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network
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