Have You Tried Botanical Pesticides?
By Elizabeth Richey I’m sure everyone is thinking the same thing I am, plants are frickin awesome! We all want to have happy healthy plants in our homes to clean the air, brighten the space, and make it more lively. But, I also know that they can be hard to care for and sometimes expensive. […]
Why is the Monstera deliciosa fruit popular?
By Emily Kang An interesting new trend is sparking across social media, which is shining a spotlight on the Monstera deliciosa and its fruit. Originating from a TikTok video, multiple people discovered what has been coined, “the most dangerous fruit in the world” (Mr. Beast). The monstera is a very sought after outdoor and indoor […]
Folk Medicine in Nepal Claimed to Prevent COVID-19
By Ashley Washington Folk medicine, also known as ethnomedicine, has been a long-standing tradition in the Eastern hemisphere. On the other side of the world in Nepal, India, Nepalese people has gained scrutinized attention after claiming that medicinal plants can prevent and cure COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The World Health Organization (WHO) has come out and warned […]
Morphological Changes Happen to Maize Over Time
By: Akshaya Ragukumar Ajitha We all know that maize is juicy and its color is yellow but over time its taste, juiciness, size, color, and shape all are changing – why is this happening? Teosinte is a weedy grass that thrives in Mexico. It is the ancestor of modern maize. It is important because the […]
Fermented Drinks Span Way Back to Ancient China
By Christian Hammer If you’re into beverages that aid in healthy digestion, you’ve probably tried popular drinks such as kombucha, ginger beer, or even alcohols like kvass. The taste of these drinks for many people might be sweet and sour– or if you’re like me, ascribe most as really bitter. Ever since trying these types […]