The Refugee Seeds

About this episode

This episode explores the journey of valuable seeds and the efforts of scientists to protect our food supply amidst disasters.

Seeds hold history. They carry the genetic blueprints of the past and the key to our future. But when disaster strikes, how far will scientists go to save them before they’re lost forever? In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate traces the incredible journey of some of the world’s most valuable seeds - from the Middle East to the Arctic Circle to the wheat fields of Kansas. Along the way, he uncovers how a global network of scientists are racing against time to safeguard our food supply for generations to come.

People in this episode

Host: Nate

Topics covered

• seeds
• genetic blueprints
• food supply
• scientists
• disaster response

Keywords

• seeds
• genetics
• food security
• scientists
• disaster

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Middle East, Arctic Circle, Kansas

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