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How Did Soviet Scientists Lead the Way for Conservation?
October 13, 2021
Alex Seglias
The most well-known seed bank in the world is likely the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which was built into a mountainside on an island off the coast of Norway in the early 2000s. However, the origin of
Can alpine species “bank” on conservation?
March 12, 2020
Alex Seglias
Imagine having your body frozen and being revived decades later to continue your life in society. Would it be expected that you should easily integrate despite the drastic changes that have taken
A Good Seed Can Be Hard to Find
October 15, 2018
Alex Seglias
Plant biodiversity is being lost at an accelerated rate as a result of climate change, habitat degradation and multiple other factors. To conserve native plant species, many institutions are turning