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As the climate crisis threatens our food supplies, already marginalized communities will be among the first to feel the effects of dwindling nutritious food. Hungry Planet showcases people's work on understanding the science of the food on our plates and how scientists and communities are working to keep it there for future generations.

Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Can adding every positive whole number really give you -1/12?
It’s believed empty space can be crystalized and we may have observed this for the first time.
This Whitney Reynolds Show episode highlights powerful stories of courage and growth.
What about the Great Dying caused a global age of mutant plants?
During the Permian Period many tetrapods, or four-limbed vertebrates, took to life in the trees.
Around 300 million years ago sails were all the rage, but we're still not sure what they were for.