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Branch Out

Branch Out

Botanic Gardens of Sydney

From catching killers to making medicine - discover the surprising world of plants with your host, Vanessa Fuchs, as you hear from passionate experts from around the world protecting flora and our future.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Branch Out episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Branch Out for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Branch Out episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Branch Out - No Plants No Medicine
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05/30/18 • 10 min

Explore the deadly and life-saving chemicals found in plants. From tea tree oil to morphine, we use nearly 15,000 different plant species for medicinal purposes.

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You are invited to join us for the global launch of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science.

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Branch Out - Tree detective at the pub
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10/10/22 • 12 min

Branch Out host Vanessa Fuchs went to the Pint of Science event at the Keg & Brew in Surry Hills, Sydney to hear an awesome presentation from Dr Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez - a researcher from Western Sydney University known as the “tree detective.”

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Branch Out - Fast Flora Facts: Famous friendship plant
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08/04/22 • 6 min

Throughout human history, the gifting and trading of plants has been a way for people to connect. Discover the story behind the Instagram-famous 'friendship plant' that used to be impossible to find, and how you can grow one at home.

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To help protect plant species from the impacts of climate change, scientists from the Australian Institute of Botanical Science and UNSW created a cutting-edge data framework for predicting seed germination using a thermogradient plate.

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An experiment in the 90's by two Russian artists revealed that people from various countries around the world all like the same kind of painting. Discover why and what the results of a new study using twins says about our love for nature.

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Branch Out - Talking About Plants
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08/13/21 • 30 min

Science communication is a lot like story telling. Hear from Laura Skates, Renee Cawthorne and Dr Karl about the importance of talking on behalf of plants.

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Branch Out - Curating plant-love at The Calyx
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12/09/22 • 11 min

Go behind the scenes with Senior Horticulturist Terra-Nova Sadowski at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to discover what it takes to curate and care for the incredible display of over 20,000 plants inside The Calyx. The latest immersive horticulture display is called Love Your Nature. It celebrates and showcases the colourful, diverse, and fascinating world of plant reproduction and diversity. You'll learn about prehistoric plants that use clones, spores, and seeds to reproduce, and flowering plants that employ colours, shapes, and scents to attract animals. The Calyx is open daily from 10am to 4pm.

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Branch Out - Branch Out trailer
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04/11/24 • 0 min

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Branch Out - Plants with Bite: sticky, sneaky & freaky
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10/05/18 • 19 min

What makes a plant a killer? Join one of Australia's foremost experts on carnivorous plants, and discover the different tactics these murderous munchers use to lure, trap and trick their prey.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Branch Out have?

Branch Out currently has 58 episodes available.

What topics does Branch Out cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Natural Sciences, Science and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Branch Out?

The episode title 'No Plants No Medicine' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Branch Out?

The average episode length on Branch Out is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Branch Out released?

Episodes of Branch Out are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Branch Out?

The first episode of Branch Out was released on May 24, 2018.

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