Plant Fact: Plants Communicate to Insects Through Light & Scent-🌿✨
Plants enhance communication with pollinators by increasing both infrared light emissions and scent when insects are near. Research shows that […]
Biohacking & Botanicals: Optimizing Wellness with Nature and Science 🏃 🌿 ⌚ 📈
Optimizing Wellness with Nature and Science 🏃 🌿 ⌚ 📈 Biohacking, the use of science, technology, and lifestyle interventions to
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea)-
Post Series: Medicinal Flowers When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to
So Beautiful You Can Eat Them!
Due to the beauty of their flowers, Fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are highly favored for their use in horticulture. Surprisingly, the
Plant Fact: Plants Farm Microbes!
Plants actually “farm” and feed on microbes to acquire nutrients: an unexpected plant-microbe interaction Dr. James White’s work on rhizophagy
The Longevity Botanical
Jiaogulan (aka. Sweet Tea Vine; Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is a tonic herb that has been consumed in some mountainous areas of
Plant Fact: Sunlight Reflection-
In some of the world’s harshest environments, plants have developed clever ways to beat the heat. Many desert and alpine
Discovering the Power of Plant-Derived Vaccine Adjuvants-
As the world seeks safer, more effective vaccines, plant-derived adjuvants are emerging as a promising solution. These natural compounds—extracted from
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)-
Post Series: Medicinal Flowers When we think of medicinal plants, it’s often the roots, leaves, or bark that come to
Forget TikTok; Watch Reddit for Trends 📈 🍀
In my view, Reddit stands out as an underappreciated yet powerful platform for predicting emerging trends, often providing a more