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Ancient Miracle Plant Silphium May Have Been Rediscovered in Turkey | My Modern Met
By Madeleine Muzdakis on September 1, 2023 The Turkish endemic Ferula species (left) and a similar plant on Cyrenaic coins (right). (Photo: Miski, 2021) It was as valuable as silver in ancient times. The ancient Greeks used many natural remedies. … Continue reading
The English Language: Where Did It Come From?
🇬🇧Fiery dragons, unruly spelling, and fierce invaders? Grab a paper and get ready to take notes. This is the story of English you were never told in school! 📺 WATCH NEXT: 7 Difficult English Accents You’ll NEVER Guess 👉🏼 • … Continue reading
How Can Microbes Protect Crops From Drought?
Solving food shortages caused by droughts is a big challenge that may benefit from a tiny ally. Turns out that the microbes living in the soil around plants can give them a boost when water’s scarce, which means more food … Continue reading
The 2000-Year-Old Farmers Saving the Amazon Today
Thousands of years ago, indigenous farmers in the Amazon created exceptionally fertile soil. Today, scientists think it could restore the succession of rainforest plants and help reverse the effects of climate change. Hosted by: Stefan Chin (he/him) […]
Half of All Plants Are Invisible
[…] If you see an acorn sprout under an oak tree, you’re seeing that tree’s grandchild. Here’s why half of all higher plants are invisible, and why it works for them. Hosted by: Reid Reimers […]
