Michael Pollan On Mind-Altering Plants, A Second Pandemic Winter. December 10, 2021, Part 1

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The secret powers of flowers

Flowers peeking up through the soil are a welcome sight after a long cold winter—and are one of the first markers of spring. Biologist David George Haskell argues that flowers aren’t just beautiful: They’re also critical to most ecosystems and the diversity of life as we know it. ...  Afficher plus

Apple: trying to think different for 50 years

The Apple Computer Company was founded on April 1, 1976, and in the 50 years since, the company has evolved from a handful of Silicon Valley misfits to a global technology and media powerhouse. Tech journalist David Pogue talks with Ira Flatow about the backstory of the company, ...  Afficher plus

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