A Hungry Fungus and the Epic Quest to Save Wet Books!
Part-Time Genius
iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope
4.5 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 2 September 2025
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
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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