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It’s always exciting when science offers a glimmer of hope for some of our biggest challenges – like climate change and food security. Today, I want to talk about a fascinating development from the world of plant science that could make a real difference. Scientists have engineered plants to be significantly more efficient at capturing … Read more
Did you know that bees, our essential pollinators, have been facing some serious challenges? It’s true. But there’s some incredibly hopeful news from the scientific community that could make a real difference. Scientists have recently pinpointed specific nutrients that were missing from the diets of bees, and the results are pretty remarkable. In controlled studies, … Read more
Let’s talk about bees. These incredible insects are vital for our food system, pollinating a huge amount of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat. But, as many of us know, bee populations have been facing serious challenges. One of the crucial nutrients that bees need, especially in their pollen diet, are certain types of … Read more
As someone who’s spent a career navigating the complexities of business and technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how decisions made in boardrooms or halls of power ripple outwards, affecting everyday lives. Today, I want to talk about something that touches many of us, even if we don’t realize it: the impact of certain economic … Read more
Did you know that the very weather patterns that sustain our planet are shifting, and this shift is directly impacting the food on our plates? As a scientist who studies climate, I’ve seen firsthand how subtle changes in temperature and rainfall can have massive ripple effects. Today, I want to talk about a critical intersection: … Read more
Have you ever looked at a field of corn and wondered, ‘How does it grow so tall and green?’ As a climate scientist, I find myself thinking about this often, especially when I consider how environmental factors influence all living things, including our food. It’s easy to think that plants just need sun and water, … Read more