Dandelion Seeds as Brilliant Parachutes
This is another fun summary of a math heavy paper for SIAM News. It is about dandelion seeds and fluid mechanics. Basically it says that...
As the Planet Warms, Unusual Crops Could Become Climate Saviors – If We’re Willing to Eat Them
What role can lesser-known crops that thrive under adversity play in efforts to make our global food supply more resilient to climate...
The beauty of sitting around and doing nothing
I wrote an essay for Globe and Mail about doing nothing, and how lovely it was to just sit and notice one's surroundings. The essay must...
Food Distribution: How to Give Fairly with Less Waste
I would never have read the fascinating research I cover here without Matt Shipman, the NC State PIO, directing me to it. One of my...
Why Don't More Women Talk About Pregnancy Headaches?
And then, my InStyle editor was so pleased with my previous work, she assigned me this story. I fortunately never had to deal with...
You Might Have Sunscreen In Your Blood — But Don't Freak Out Just Yet
This article for InStyle is an example of the importance of maintaining good relationships. Last year I spent a good deal of time...