• Nuclear Explained – Seeds in Space for Food Security on Earth (Re-run)

  • Mar 24 2023
  • Length: Less than 1 minute
  • Podcast

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Nuclear Explained – Seeds in Space for Food Security on Earth (Re-run)

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  • What happens when seeds are exposed to microgravity, extreme low temperatures and cosmic radiation? The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space to find out. The experiment aims to enhance the development of crops that can withstand the effects of climate change and to increase food security on Earth.
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