The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

The Seeds of Starvation

Jun 20, 2023

24:34

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Introduction

3min

The Origins of Genetics

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The Death of Vavilov

3min

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The Death of Nikolai Vavilov

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During the Nazi invasion of Russia during World War II, nine Soviet scientists starved to death surrounded by millions of delicious fruits, seeds, and nuts. Were they mad? No. They wanted to save humankind from doomsday...

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