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As the climate crisis threatens our food supplies, already marginalized communities will be among the first to feel the effects of dwindling nutritious food. Hungry Planet showcases people's work on understanding the science of the food on our plates and how scientists and communities are working to keep it there for future generations.

Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
is there really a difference in the Coca-Cola from Mexico?
What did life look like when the Amazon watershed flowed backwards?
Did you know the evolution of the butthole was a major breakthrough in animal development?
Learn about the complicated the history of mammals and their disappearance.
Gravitational tsunamis exist and we’re on the verge of being able to detect them.
Will we ever become a Kardeshev Type-1 civilization and how can we get there?