Hudson Freeze

Hudson Freeze, a key figure in the discovery of the heat-loving organism Thermus aquaticus, shares how their groundbreaking work in Yellowstone transformed biology and led to PCR technology. Carl Zimmer, a New York Times columnist, discusses the alarming cuts to public science funding and their potential consequences. Together, they highlight the unexpected miracles that basic research can yield and underscore the vital need for continued investment in science, especially in this critical era.