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There’s a particular kind of quiet that happens when a child crouches down to watch an ant carry something twice its size across the sidewalk. No one told them to stop and look. No one handed them a worksheet on insect behavior. They just noticed, and then they got curious, and that curiosity did more […]

America’s forests provide far more than beautiful landscapes. They supply the wood used in our homes, the clean water we drink, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, carbon storage, and even ingredients used in medicines. Yet forests today face growing pressures from climate change, catastrophic wildfires, invasive species, development, and increasing demand for natural resources. How can

Natural Products and Chronic Pain: What a New Veteran Survey Reveals Chronic pain remains one of the most significant health challenges facing U.S. veterans. Up to 60% of veterans report living with at least one chronic pain condition. When chronic pain is combined with mental health concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression, the risk

Inspired by Dr. Cassandra Quave’s conversation with Dr. Nadine Ziemert on Foodie Pharmacology What does the soil beneath a forest floor have to do with the future of medicine? More than most of us realize. As antibiotic resistance emerges as one of the defining health crises of our time, scientists are turning to the microbial