Radiolab

Moon Trees

January 2, 2026·35 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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This Radiolab episode pays tribute to disability activist Alice Wong by exploring the story of the "moon trees" — tree seeds that traveled to the moon aboard Apollo 14 and returned to Earth, symbolizing wonder, resilience, and the quiet magic of scientific curiosity. The episode blends sc

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Natalie Middleton

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Alice WongStuart "Smoky" RoosaNatalie MiddletonLulu MillerDave Williams

Books

13 Questions I'll Never Get to Ask Alice Wongby Lulu Miller

Companies

NASA

Topics

Climate ChangeLong Form JournalismMental HealthPop CultureSpace ExplorationTrue Crime

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