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The title of the journal I am discussing for this blog post is: “Physiological, biochemical, and anatomical responses of Araucaria araucana seedlings to controlled water restriction”. Araucaria Araucana, also known as Monkey Puzzle tree, Monkey Tail tree or Chilean Pine, is an evergreen tree that is native to central, southern Chile and western Argentina. This tree isContinue reading “Monkey Puzzle Tree Journal Review”

Ernest Everett Just is an African American biologist and a science and academic writer. He is known for many things but mostly for recognizing the fundamental role of cell surfaces in organism development. Just was born on August 14th of 1883 in Charleston, South Caroline to Charles Frazier Just Jr. and Mary Matthews Just. ForContinue reading “Who was Ernest Everett Just?”

Fisher Stevens’ Before the Flood (2016) was one of my other film nominations as it focused on the irreversible effects of climate change and the actions needed to prevent further catastrophe. Leonardo DiCaprio narrates this beautiful documentary and interviews credible sources such as Piers Sellers (NASA Scientist) and Barack Obama (Former President of the UnitedContinue reading “Before the Flood – Film Nomination”

Sustainable Agriculture is a series of farming methods that are environmentally friendly. They are meant to meet society’s food and textile needs without damaging human or natural systems. There are many ways to increase agriculture sustainability such as devising new and more ethical farming and business practices. Environmentally-friendly farming methods include reducing agricultural runoff (waterContinue reading “An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture”

Test your knowledge of COVID-19 with these 5 multiple choice questions! What does the “19” in COVID-19 refer to? a. There are 19 ways to contract the virus b. The first discovery of the virus was identified in 2019 c. There are 19 ways to cure the virus d. There are 19 variants of theContinue reading “You think you know COVID?”