What The Duck?!

What will we eat in space?

September 18, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How will we survive the cosmic void? Scientists have a superfood diet in mind, but will the smallest flowering plant on Earth REALLY save humanity? Featuring:Jenny Mortimer - Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at Adelaide University. Chief investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for SpaceGareth Prosser – Professional Voice Over Artist whose wife roped him in Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerSarah Prosser, ProducerMastering Engineer, Emyrs Cronin  This episode of What the Duck was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung people. Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

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