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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 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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