It’s been 80 years since a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan.
The consequences of the widespread destruction, deaths and nuclear fallout have created a lasting legacy - particular for those who survived the attack and their descendants.
But it wasn’t just people who survived the bombs - there are trees that made it through too. And as Rowan’s been finding out, seeds have been gathered from these survivor trees and are now growing around the world 🌳
Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious, hosted by Rowan Hooper and Madeleine Cuff.
New Scientist
It’s been 80 years since a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in Japan.
The consequences of the widespread destruction, deaths and nuclear fallout have created a lasting legacy - particular for those who survived the attack and their descendants.
But it wasn’t just people who survived the bombs - there are trees that made it through too. And as Rowan’s been finding out, seeds have been gathered from these survivor trees and are now growing around the world 🌳
Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious, hosted by Rowan Hooper and Madeleine Cuff.
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