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January 4, 2017

Special | 28m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

2017 total eclipse, MoBot's dead plant collection, controlled burns, where recycling goes.

Scientists & towns are planning for a total eclipse on August 21, 2017. A St. Louis scientist says deep in the DNA of algae is the story of boys & girls. The Missouri Botanical Garden is known for its important collection of dead plants. The Forest Service is using controlled burns to learn more about that region’s declining oak population. Where your recycling goes after you throw it in the bin.

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SciTech Now

January 4, 2017

Special | 28m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists & towns are planning for a total eclipse on August 21, 2017. A St. Louis scientist says deep in the DNA of algae is the story of boys & girls. The Missouri Botanical Garden is known for its important collection of dead plants. The Forest Service is using controlled burns to learn more about that region’s declining oak population. Where your recycling goes after you throw it in the bin.

01/04/2017 | Rating NR

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