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Aug 22, 2025 20 min

Restoring Nature

from Science Brew Hosted by Luis Chavarria - Astronomer

In this episode of Science Brew on Asheville FM, I sit down with the UNCA Professor Edward Schwartzman to explorehow restoring nature can help both here on Earth and maybe even one day on Mars. We dive into the role of native plants in Asheville, showing how their roots stabilize riverbanks and reduce flood damage, making ecosystems more resilient. Then we let our imagination wander a bit further — could hardy lichens or specially chosen plants be the pioneers of life on the Red Planet? From riverbanks to space frontiers, it’s all about how living things shape and protect their environments.

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