Using flowers to solve crimes

Published: Aug. 5, 2020, 11:45 a.m.

Did you know that wherever you go, the local plants put pollen on your body and it stays there. That's the basis for a forensic science that's helped solve all sorts of crimes. My next guest practices pollen science, called palynology at the Customs and Border Protection laboratory in Chicago. For her work she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals Program. Dr. Shannon Ferguson joins the show.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices