Let's get the happy hour party started, folks! This marks the grand premiere of our Happy Hour series, where we joyfully gather 'round for botanical banter with fellow professional plant enthusiasts over some botanical drinks. So grab your favorite botanical drink and join us for this very special episode! Today we have Dr. Jed Sparks, who is here to teach us how to turn back the clock with stable isotopes and uncover the secrets of plant history. And, yes, we'll even embark on a wild adventure to discover the peculiar links between plants and…what's that? Dead bodies!?" You're invited to become a fellow Plant Person by following the Happy Botanist Instagram page! .................................................................................. Check out these cool people! Dr. Jed Sparks - Cornell University Stable Isotope Lab Intro song and pod mixed by coldbrew Podcast cover by Gabbie Moffat