This episode explores new research, which has found that women and shepherds historically reduced wildfire risk in Central Italy.

--- Read this episode’s science poem here. Read the scientific study that inspired it here. Read ‘Leaves’ by Ursula K. Le Guin here.

--- Music by Rufus Beckett. --- Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast: Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com X: @samillingworth

This episode explores new research, which has found that toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin.

--- Read this episode’s science poem here. Read the scientific study that inspired it here. Read ‘Plastic: A Personal History’ by Elizabeth Bradfield here.

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This episode explores new research, which has found that Africa’s flamingos are threatened by rising lake levels.

--- Read this episode’s science poem here. Read the scientific study that inspired it here. Read ‘Flamingo Watching’ by Kay Ryan here.

--- Music by Rufus Beckett. --- Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast: Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com X: @samillingworth