22 | Roots of Abundance: Earth's Forests Outshine the Stars

In this episode of Need to Know Nuggets, host Ahmet and guest Baran dive into the surprising fact that there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way galaxy. While NASA estimates the number of stars in our galaxy to be between 100 and 400 billion, new studies reveal that Earth is home to over 3 trillion trees! Ahmet and Baran explore how these numbers are calculated, from satellite data to volunteer-driven tree counting, and discuss the critical role trees play in regulating Earth's atmosphere. They also debunk common misconceptions about deforestation and explain why maintaining our planet's "lungs" is essential for life on Earth. Join them for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the intricate balance between nature and the cosmos.