What grows in the spaces humans are forced to abandon? Hannah brings Michael an actual piece of barbed wire from the Korean Demilitarised Zone, one of the most heavily fortified and forbidden borders on Earth, and it sends them somewhere unexpected. From deserted no man's land and radioactive exclusion zones to remote islands that most of humankind has quietly agreed to leave well alone, they explore the surprising ways life adapts to the damage we leave behind. Plus your questions: the scientific fact that scared Michael most, where tectonic plates actually go when they collide, and a very good would you rather. Send questions of your own to therestofscience@goalhanger.com or find us at r/TheRestIsScience. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research/rest-is-science Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Video Editor: Jack Meek Animator: Sam Benson Video & Social: Bex Tyrrell Assistant Producer: Lucy Lipscombe Producer: Simona Rata Senior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Chief Digital Officer: Samuel Oakley Exec Producer: Neil Fearn ------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:15 Cancer Research UK 02:33 What happens inside Earth’s forbidden zones? 26:30 What’s the most ‘cosmic horror’ science fact you know? 31:54 Does the Earth increase and decrease in size when tectonic plates shift? 36:16 Would you rather be one of the first ever humans or last ever humans? 41:08 Outro