Banking on Seed Vaults

This leafy herb comes with a dense set of names, varieties, and uses. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Perilla frutescens (sometimes called shiso).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This type of home coffeemaker is simple, stylish, and steam powered. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and history of the moka pot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been storing seeds. But as sea levels rise and climates change around the world, our reasons for banking seeds have become more desperate.

Times are still kind of tough, but there are some time-tested and easy ways to get ahead and in this episode Josh and Chuck explore them. Learn about not only how to save, but also how to make your new-found dough grow.

A gene bank is a repository used to preserve genetic material for the future. Gene banks are not a modern concept -- the idea dates back thousands of years. Tune in as Allison and Robert explore gene banks, from Noah's Ark to the Doomsday Vault.

With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future. 

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