China's lucrative orchid industry is a test for the nation's commitment to conservation

Dendrobium orchids are familiar to most people in bouquets, but they are in high demand in China for use in traditional medicines. Can Beijing find ways to grow these threatened plants sustainably?

Hong Liu, Professor of Earth and Environment, Florida International University • conversation
Dec. 20, 2022 • ~9 min

From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media

Plant care advice abounds on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – but not all of it is good. A plant expert debunks four common recommendations.

Nick Goltz, Assistant Extension Educator and Director, UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Connecticut • conversation
Aug. 16, 2022 • ~7 min

Five reasons people buy illegal wildlife products – and how to stop them

By understanding what drives people to buy wild species, we can figure out how best to stop them.

Diogo Veríssimo, Research Fellow in Conservation Marketing, University of Oxford • conversation
Sept. 3, 2020 • ~7 min

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