Extreme Botany: Drones and Paramotorism in Plant Exploration

This article is about how drones and paramotorism are revolutionizing plant exploration. “Exploring plants from the sky isn’t just science—it’s a thrilling adventure that connects us to nature in bold new ways.” – The Economic Botanist  You might picture plant science as something that happens quietly in greenhouses or deep in forests, with scientists hunched over…

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Understanding Digital Sequence Information in Botanical Research

This article is about how digital sequence information impacts plant conservation, agriculture and more! “Botany is the ultimate detective story—and with Digital Sequence Information, we’re just getting sharper magnifying glasses.” – The Economic Botanist You might think of plant DNA as something locked away in a lab—complicated, high-tech, and maybe only useful to scientists in white…

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Be Your Lab’s Next Superstar: A Friendly Guide to Becoming a Citizen Scientist

This article is about how you can contribute to real-world research today. “Science grows when you bring your curiosity to the table—no PhD required.” – The Economic Botanist Jumping into global research doesn’t mean you need a white lab coat or years of schooling. You just need curiosity, a sense of adventure, and… well, you! In…

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