Evolution caught in the act. A venom so powerful it puts rattlesnakes to shame. Ancient bees nesting in fossilized bones. And the unsung pollinators living right beneath your feet.

Today's episode is packed with stories that prove the small and often overlooked creatures of our world are doing some of the most extraordinary things on the planet. From a damselfly discovery that is giving scientists a rare live look at evolution in action, to a tiny fly that has quietly become one of medicine's greatest heroes, nature is full of surprises hiding in plain sight.

Plus — a technology that could change the way farmers and land managers respond to pest threats forever.

Whether you are a lifelong naturalist or just someone who has ever stopped to wonder what is really going on in the soil under your garden, this one is for you.

Six stories. Countless reasons to look a little closer at the world around you.

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