About this episode

This episode covers recent discoveries about Mercury, the link between DNA and personality, and the joy brought by backyard birds.

Two spacecraft close in on Mercury, scientists find DNA links to personality, and study finds backyard birds bring joy!

People in this episode

Host: Lily H

Topics covered

• space exploration
• scientific discoveries
• birdwatching
• personality research
• joy in nature

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mercury

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