Apples from Apples

Humans have long recognized and taken advantage of genetic variation through traditional plant and animal husbandry techniques. For centuries, selective breeding and conventional hybridization have been used to increase desirable qualities.  For fruits and vegetables, desirable qualities include disease-resistance, drought…

Space Science Part 2: Interstellar Inventions

Turns out there’s a lot in space. These medical technologies didn’t make it into the first post but are too exciting to skip writing about. Anyone who's watched a space travel movie knows that it’s important to be prepared for…