To Erin Hassett, the light of the firefly is not just a chemical reaction but the magic of childhood itself. As insects rapidly disappear, she reflects on her intimate relationship with the lightning bug, the tensions between science and magic that it sparks, and how we might create a brighter future.
Erin Hassett speaks with Dr. Gemma Clucas, a researcher at Cornell University who analyzes the poop of penguins and other seabirds to reveal deteriorating ocean health and changing fish population ecology. Dr. Clucas and fellow researchers travel to remote locations to collect the poop from common terns, penguins, puffins, and other seabirds.
