Russia’s Earthquake, Wonders of Walking and Surprising Plant Genetics

Host Rachel Feltman talks with Andrea Thompson, Scientific
American’s senior sustainability editor, to discuss the massive
Russian earthquake and the reason it produced such relatively minor
tsunami waves. Plus, we discuss the lowdown on the Environmental
Protection Agency’s move to repeal of the “endangerment finding,”
the advantages of a brisk stroll and an ancient linkup that led to
a farmer’s market favorite. Recommended reading: Tsunami Warnings
Issued after Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Coast
Russia’s 8.8 Earthquake Is One of the Strongest Ever Recorded Why
the Russian Earthquake Didn’t Cause a Huge Tsunami The Potato’s
Mysterious Family Tree Revealed—And It Includes Tomatoes E-mail us
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