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47:08Mar 18, 2024

The hidden value of herbariums

Duke University recently announced plans to close and re-home its century-old herbarium. But with climate change and a looming biodiversity crisis, scientists say these preserved collections of old plants are more important than ever.

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President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address. (Shawn Thew/Pool Photo via AP)

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