The image shows a plant defense mechanism, trichomes.

Examining Natural Plant Defense Mechanisms and Pesticide Use

Pests are unwanted organisms (plants or insects) that may cause damage to other organisms or property. Pesticides aim to eliminate these pests and protect target areas from further damage. For plants, pests include microorganisms, fungi, insects, and larger herbivores. In … Continue reading Examining Natural Plant Defense Mechanisms and Pesticide Use

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How Cultural Influences Impacted the Spread and Growth of Soy Sauce in China and Japan

From sushi restaurants to your local Chinese take-out, soy sauce is a mandatory part of any Japanese, Chinese, and even Korean meal. If you don’t normally eat out, you probably have a bottle of Kikkoman in your pantry, or at … Continue reading How Cultural Influences Impacted the Spread and Growth of Soy Sauce in China and Japan

Anthropology: Sociocultural Factors Shaping Understandings of Fat and Body Image

Introduction: Challenging Fat and Health Discourse In the study of anthropology, we can learn many lessons about the things we take for granted. Ideas about health and body image are often thought to be strictly scientific and rigid. However, these … Continue reading Anthropology: Sociocultural Factors Shaping Understandings of Fat and Body Image

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Travel Guide: ‘The Switzerland of the Middle East’, Lebanon is a Trip to Remember

What makes Lebanon so special? Also called the “Paris of the East”, Lebanon is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Having been a settlement for a range of different civilizations, from the Ottomans to the French, it … Continue reading Travel Guide: ‘The Switzerland of the Middle East’, Lebanon is a Trip to Remember