Mars Moss, Eating Contests, Tech Titans, and Toxic Green

This podcast episode explores the resilience of the moss Syntrichia caninervis and its potential implications for future terraforming efforts on Mars. It also delves into the history and evolution of competitive eating as a sport, from its roots in the 17th century to its rise as a professional activity. The episode further highlights the significant investment made by Yahoo in Alibaba, resulting from a chance meeting between Jerry Yang and Jack Ma. These captivating stories offer insights into scientific discoveries, unique sports, and notable tech encounters.