Giacomo Bagni / Veronica Lugaro / Sole Calbi

Botanismi - Where Plants Meet Humans

Science EN ↓ 3 episodes

Botanismi is a gentle journey into the world of plants. An attempt to weave our human experiences with the green world that surrounds us and that we often forget about in our busy animal lives.

Author

Giacomo Bagni / Veronica Lugaro / Sole Calbi

Episodes

Poseidoniacee 23.09.2025 6:05

In this episode of Botanismi, we dive into the underwater meadows of Posidonia oceanica—the seagrass that returned to the sea, building vast habitats where countless marine species thrive. And we discover the surprising alliances it forges underground, echoing the same ancient partnerships that once shaped life on land. Written, recorded, and produced by Giacomo Bagni (@giaccoxxx) and Veronica Lug...

Sporopollenin 23.09.2025 6:06

In this episode of Botanismi, we open the story of sporopollenin—one of the toughest substances ever made by living things. From ancient spores to family heirlooms, we explore how plants found a way to preserve their legacy across deep time. Written, recorded, and produced by Giacomo Bagni (@giaccoxxx) and Veronica Lugaro (@veronicalugaro_prie). Scientific content by Sole Calbi (@msole_calbi). Cre...

Electroreception 23.09.2025 6:26

In this episode of Botanismi, we explore electroreception—the mysterious way insects detect electric fields. From the faint hum of wings to the pull of a flower, discover how bees navigate a world charged with signals we can’t see. Written, recorded, and produced by Giacomo Bagni (@giaccoxxx) and Veronica Lugaro (@veronicalugaro_prie). Scientific content by Sole Calbi (@msole_calbi). Created as pa...