Wed. 06/08 - So Long, Sit-Ups
Jun 08, 2022•18 min
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Episode description
Has the sit-up been canceled? Plus, the century-long history of growing nonnative plants in Antarctica and how it will help astronauts fill their bellies when they fly to the moon and beyond. And, why mice are afraid of bananas.
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Links:
- The Death of the Sit-Up (The Atlantic)
- How 100 years of Antarctic agriculture is helping scientists grow food in space (Fast Company)
- Research briefs: Origami-inspired design and why mice fear bananas (McGill University)
- Why Are Mice Afraid of Bananas? (SciTechDaily)
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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