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The Problem with Superchickens

By National Geographic   

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New National Geographic podcast examines what went wrong with so-called superchickens.

Scientists recently discovered a fascinating paradox: when they bred together superproductive, egg-laying hens, they found the chickens produced fewer eggs. In a new podcast, National Geographic examines what went wrong with these so-called superchickens, and we look at human examples of this phenomenon—a high school Model UN team and a retail giant.

To listen to this podcast, click here.

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