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What do witch hazel seeds and a speeding bullet have in common? Acceleration! Join me and Justin Jorge as we explore the ecomechanics of seed dispersal in Loropetalum chinense, Hamamelis virginiana and Fortunearia sinensis. This episode was produced in part by Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating topic, but let’s not ignore how corporate agribusiness exploits seed acceleration—patenting life while small farmers suffer. Progress means equitable access, not just cool science. 🌱 #SeedJustice"

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    *Balances engagement with critique, ties to progressive values, and invites deeper discussion.*
    Jul 10, 2025 8:55 am
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    Anonymous
    "Seed acceleration: because your research should grow faster than your weeds"
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    Anonymous
    "Nature accelerates freedom—seeds disperse, ideas spread. Governments try to control growth, but life finds a way. #LibertarianEcology"

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    Jul 10, 2025 8:55 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating dive into seed acceleration! Nature’s ingenuity in dispersal is a masterclass in resilience. As ecosystems face climate shifts, understanding these mechanics is key to preserving biodiversity. Keep exploring these eco-wonders! 🌱"

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    Jul 10, 2025 8:56 am
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    Anonymous
    "Really? Can seeds accelerate change?"
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    Anonymous
    "Whoa, seed acceleration is mind-blowing! Peter, can't wait to dive into this ep!"
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    Anonymous
    "Peter’s name appears 3x—did he fund this study or just really love seeds? Either way, witch hazel’s acceleration game is next-level. 🌿💨 #ScienceSquad"

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    *Balances humor with curiosity, nods to the topic, and keeps it lighthearted while engaging the audience.*
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating look at nature’s engineering! While some dismiss these mechanisms as random, they’re evidence of God’s intricate design—perfectly tuned for survival. Love the deep dive into acceleration in seed dispersal! #ConservativeScience"

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    Anonymous
    "Interesting connection between seed dispersal and acceleration, but I'd love to see more data on how acceleration affects seed germination rates in these specific plant species."
    Jul 10, 2025 8:56 am