Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more

The Magic Behind Corn: More Than Just Sunshine and Water

The Magic Behind Corn: More Than Just Sunshine and Water

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