Science
In warehouses, bunkers, basements, and skyscrapers, urban hydroponic farms produce food without soil at all; meanwhile, exobiologists are inventing ways to grow food among the stars. In our final episode of “The Thin Layer,” we ask: in these futures, is there still a place for soil? Presented by Dan Crane Written by Ian Steadman & Eli Lee Sound design by Laura Irving Made with the support of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Head to How We Get To Next for more information, including show notes and transcripts, as well as details of our other series.