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Reversing ecological destruction in the Galápagos, and finally mapping Antarctica’s surface

First up on the podcast, freelance science journalist Sofia Quaglia talks about her visit to the Galápagos archipelago and how researchers there are working to restore the islands to their former ecological glory. *Note this episode has been updated to reflect that the Ecuadorian ...  Show more

 . 30min 26sec
The real da Vinci code, and the world’s oldest poison arrows

First up on the podcast, scholars are on a quest to find Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA. With no direct descendants, the hunt involves sampling the famous polymath’s papers, paintings, and distant cousins. Contributing Correspondent Richard Stone talks with host Sarah Crespi about what ...  Show more

 . 27min 31sec

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