Nature Phenomena

Seeds, Mars, and Tumbleweed

Ian and Teresa talk about how plants grow, whether we can live on Mars, and what a Tumbleweed is and why they are so annoying Notes: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/russian-thistle/#:~:text=A%20single%20plant%20can%20produce,yield%20and%20quality%20of%20crops [https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/weed-resources/common-weed-list/russian-thistle/#:~:text=A%20single%20plant%20can%20produce,yield%20and%20quality%20of%20crops]. https://www.treehugger.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-tumbleweeds-4864166 [https://www.treehugger.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-tumbleweeds-4864166] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-germination-requirements.htm [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-germination-requirements.htm]

Giant Crystal Formations

How are giant crystals formed? Why do they have different structures? What are they made of? Teresa and Ian answer all those questions and more...