This week Emily wishes Claire a very happy 24th birthday by talking all about an animal Claire specifically said she didn't like: the octopus! Claire looks forward to a year of growth by talking about some very cool science and innovation in the form of tree cocoons that allow saplings to survive in some of the earth's harshest climates.

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