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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 29 MIN

Why a prairie scientist spent years photographing a single square meter of land

from Up From Dust · host Celia Llopis-Jepsen

Have you ever wondered how much life a tiny patch of land can hold? Nebraska scientist Chris Helzer photographed one square meter of prairie from every angle for two years, getting to know the creatures that call it home. By blending art and science, he hopes to open people's eyes to this underappreciated ecosystem on the Great Plains that is shrinking more and more every year.

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