Nalini Nadkarni
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni is an emeritus professor of both The Evergreen State College and the University of Utah, one of the world’s leading ecologists and a popular science communicator. Dr. Nadkarni’s research and public engagement work is supported by the National Geographic Society and the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. @nalininadkarni
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Cherry blossoms are more than pretty decorations — when they pop is a record of our changing climate. -
We usually think of water as being stored in oceans and rivers, but some trees act as reservoirs too. -
If you want to appreciate something connected to trees — but that’s overlooked because it seems so small and mundane — consider the toothpick. -
We’ve all seen pictures or witnessed firsthand the destructive force of high winds on trees — all those images of crushed homes and downed power lines. -
Like Europe's giant Gothic cathedrals, there are large trees that rely on flying buttresses for support. -
It’s no wonder that trees have long inspired artists. Not only are they beautiful, they also symbolize renewal, growth, time, knowledge and spirituality. -
You may have heard of crepuscular animals — those that are most active during dawn and dusk — but what about the world of crepuscular trees? -
No chocolate fan has to wonder why the scientific name of the cacao tree translate from the Greek to "the food of the gods." -
When winter settles in, it’s great to get outside to navigate our snowy landscapes. But we don’t often think about how our winter adventures are often brought to us by trees. -
The origin story of those little tree-shaped, pine-scented air fresheners goes back to a milkman who preferred the smell of fresh pine to sour milk. -
Birds and trees are natural partners, but the Great Green Macaw and the Almendro Amarillo tree depend on each other for survival. -
