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A Hungry Fungus and the Epic Quest to Save Wet Books!

A Hungry Fungus and the Epic Quest to Save Wet Books!

Update: 2025-09-02
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It’s the grand finale! Our last four greatest science ideas of the past 25 years include a very hungry super fungus, a chemical-free (but not dubstep-free) insect repellent, a poignant story of agricultural polymers and wet books, and a cure for sleep apnea that may require some negotiations with your neighbors.

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This episode originally aired on March 7, 2025.

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A Hungry Fungus and the Epic Quest to Save Wet Books!

A Hungry Fungus and the Epic Quest to Save Wet Books!

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