Episode Details

Take a deep breath in... and let it out. Did you know that every single molecule of oxygen you just breathed was created by a plant? In this thrilling episode, Mira and Finn uncover the invisible superpowers of plants and trees! Join our hosts as they journey from the tiny, microscopic mouths on leaves (called stomata!) all the way to the steamy, massive Amazon Rainforest. You will discover how trees act like giant vacuum cleaners that suck up bad air and burp out fresh oxygen through a magical recipe called photosynthesis! Plus, learn about incredible "flying rivers" in the sky made of 20 billion tons of tree sweat, the amazing Dutch scientist who figured out plant secrets in 1779, and the shocking truth about how tiny ocean bacteria actually make most of Earth's oxygen! Pack your explorer hat and get ready to find out why keeping our forests safe is the most important mission on the planet. Tune in and never look at a leaf the same way again!