Culture & Society

Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm

Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NPR says: Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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  1. Source published: May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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