NASA plant physiologist Dr. Wheeler and fictional astronaut Mark Watney from the movie “The Martian” share something in common — they are both botanists. But that’s where the similarities end.
Joel Cuello
Professor of Engineering and Biosciences at the University of Arizona, Dr. Cuello is a globally recognized expert in the engineering of sustainable biological and agricultural innovations.
The Pain Scale
Justin Schmidt is known as the “King of Sting” for good reason. He has been stung thousands of times by every imaginable stinging insect and from these horrific experiences he has developed the world famous “Schmidt Pain Index.” It has become a hallmark for science community, Coyote Peterson (Brave Wilderness), and was even featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Modern Water Management
Requires utilizing the options available.
Waste Water Reuse in Israel
Israel reuses a large amount of its wastewater.
Take a Deep Breath
We need to move beyond the idea that our water supply is endless.
15 Years of Drought
The duration of drought in the Colorado is uncertain.
Ancient DNA
Recent advances in DNA sequencing have unlocked a treasure trove of secrets that have been hiding in plain sight, insect collections! With the new methods for using fragmented DNA, insects collected decades ago are now time capsules for a whole new field of research.