This episode of Nature’s Genius explores the ancient forest as a community thriving on symbiosis. It features ecologists Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of "Finding the Mother Tree," and Dr. Teresa

This episode of Nature’s Genius explores the ancient forest as a community thriving on symbiosis. It features ecologists Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of "Finding the Mother Tree," and Dr. Teresa Ryan, who reveal an elaborate tapestry of kinship, cooperation, and mutual aid within these ecosystems. Dr. Simard is a leading researcher in plant communication, while Dr. Ryan investigates salmon-forest relationships.

Nature’s Genius, a Bioneers podcast series, delves into how life’s symphony offers solutions to balance human civilization with living systems. Learn more and find additional resources on the series page: bioneers.org/natures-genius/

Climate change intensifies extreme weather risks, requiring businesses and communities to understand potential damages and lost revenues. Quantifying the cost of inaction is vital. Colorado's

Climate change intensifies extreme weather risks, requiring businesses and communities to understand potential damages and lost revenues. Quantifying the cost of inaction is vital. Colorado's Future Avoided Cost Explorer (FACE:Hazards) helps determine the financial impact of future events, making a strong case for resilience investments. This enables data-driven decisions, saving money and preventing hardships.

Ryan Spies, a Water Resources Scientist with Lynker, LLC, specializes in hydro-data analysis and climate-informed impact assessments. He led a pioneering Colorado project quantifying economic impacts from future climate and population growth, translating complex data into actionable community information. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Ryan Red Corn (Osage) is co-chairman of NVision, a Denver-based Native youth media non-profit. He earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Kansas in 2003.

The "stereotype

Ryan Red Corn (Osage) is co-chairman of NVision, a Denver-based Native youth media non-profit. He earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Kansas in 2003.

The "stereotype threat"—where internal voices appraise and judge us, even when alone—profoundly affects social creatures. This concept was detailed in a New York Times article on October 7, 2012.

Red Corn's work explores the force of this stereotype threat on his people.