420: The Plant Episode

Do humans have instincts? Why are there so many “French” foods? How do I introduce Formula 1 fans to the Indy 500? Why does beautiful music give me goose bumps? What’s the difference between Hank Green and Tom Hanks? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious ...  Show more

Do Americans not like trains? What do I do with all my files? How can I make camp memorable? What happened to my town’s clouds? When did the concept of a weekend start? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.comJoin us ...  Show more

When you hear “invasive plant,” you might picture an aggressive species taking over and harming the environment. But what if the way we think about invasive plants is part of the problem? Host Rachel Feltman chats with Mason Heberling, associate curator of botany at the Carnegie ...  Show more

From the perspective of Western science, plants have long been considered unaware, passive life forms; essentially, rocks that happen to grow. But there’s something in the air in the world of plant science. New research suggests that plants are aware of the world around them to a ...  Show more

Cannabis is legal in some form or another in over half of US states. But federally, it’s illegal and has no accepted medical use. However, the Biden administration is <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cannavan-lab-cannabis-study/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcas ...

In Lessons from Plants (Harvard University Press, 2021), Dr. Beronda Montgomery connects the science of plants to the behavior of people. She unpacks how their ability to who they are, where they are, and what they are supposed to do translates into good leadership. In the interv ...  Show more