In the western world, we all take clean water for granted and find it difficult to imagine not having instant access to as much clean drinkable water as we could possibly want.  Most people ignore the fact that a large part of the globe does not have access to clean water which in the 21st century is a complete disgrace. We... More

Plants are the oldest organisms on the planet. They have survived extinction-level events, adapted to an evolving world, clean the air of carbon dioxide, and are found almost anywhere on earth. There are figuratively countless varieties – from trees and flowers to fruits and vegetables – with unique characteristics and interesting growth habits. People have used plants for shelter, food, clothing,... More