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The Dutch “old mistress” was renowned in her own lifetime. But since her death 275 years ago, her legacy has been largely forgotten Eli Wizevich – History Correspondent In the 17th century, Holland was in bloom. Following a bout of “tulipmania” in the 1630s, it became fashionable to visit the Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam’s botanical garden, to catch aContinue reading “See the Flower Paintings of Rachel Ruysch, Whose Stunning Still Lifes Are Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve”

Researchers and grassroots activists are working with fungi to restore damaged environments Environmental toxicologist Danielle Stevenson spreads soil and wood chips inoculated with fungi at a polluted lot in Los Angeles. Adam Amengual Lauren Oster Ever since the HBO series “The Last of Us” hit screens in 2023, people have grilled Danielle Stevenson with their fears over aContinue reading “Can Scientists Harness the Magic of Mushrooms to Clean Up Polluted Landscapes?”