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Podcast: Curiosity Weekly
Episode: Leaf Swab Tell All, Taffy Science, Persistence of Memory
Description: Today, you’ll learn about how swabbing leaves could save biodiversity, the science of saltwater taffy, and how some of our memories are surprisingly accurate. Leaf Swab Tell All “A new DNA leaf swab technique could revolutionize how we monitor biodiversity.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023. “Kibale: The primate capital of the world.” n.a. N.d. “Detecting a vast diversity of rainforest animals by swabbing their DNA from leaves.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “A ‘Crossroads’ for Humanity: Earth’s Biodiversity Is Still Collapsing.” by Catrin Einhorn. 2021. Taffy Science “The physics of saltwater taffy.” by Jennifer Ouellett...