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Why the new era of life-saving drugs starts with plants

12/15/2025 • 34 min

Chances are that if you open your bathroom cabinet, many of the medicines you find there were first discovered by studying the chemical processes of the plants that grow all around us. But with 450,000 plant species existing in the world, the truth is that we’re only just scratching the surface of this almost limitless resource. In this episode, we’re joined by… Play episode

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The psychology of paranormal experiences
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Busting the biggest myths in neuroscience
The positive tipping points that can help us solve the climate crisis
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