January 18th, 2024 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In the lush tapestry of nature, the Psilocybe fungi, affectionately known as “magic mushrooms,” have woven threads of...
Category - Plants and Agriculture
Wake Up World’s articles on plants and agriculture, with a focus on issues and solutions surrounding ‘modern’ agricultural practices.
Bees at Risk: New Study Reveals Alarming Pesticide Exposure
September 29th, 2023 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a world where the survival of countless plant species depends on the vital pollination services provided by bees, a recent...
Fungi Unlock the Secret to Biodegrading Hard-to-Recycle Plastic: A Breakthrough for Sustainable Future
August 17th, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a world where plastic pollution has become a pressing global concern, researchers at the University of Sydney have embarked on a...
Unleashing the Future of Farming: Why Agroecological Natural Farming Triumphs Over Chemical-Intensive Methods
August 14th, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a ground breaking study that promises to reshape the future of farming, a pioneering analysis has unveiled the undeniable...
Study Shows That Glyphosate Impairs Learning in Bumblebees: A Wake-Up Call for Insect Conservation
August 1st, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World As the world grapples with the alarming decline of insect populations, scientists are delving deeper into the potential contributions...
Unveiling the Hidden Power of Fungi: Mycelium as a Sustainable Fire-Resistant Material
July 18th, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a ground breaking study conducted by researchers at RMIT University, the potential of mycelium, an incredible network of fungal...
Nature’s Hidden Geniuses: The Surprising IQ of Plants Exposed
June 29th, 2023 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World Plants, often perceived as passive entities, possess an intricate world of intelligence that is only recently being unveiled by...
A Delicious Morning Mushroom Latte [RECIPE]
May 19th, 2023 By Nick Polizzi Guest Writer for Wake Up World We love mushrooms in my house. I’m not talking about the mushrooms you buy at your local grocer (although, we love those too...
If You Want To Change The World, Teach Children To Grow Their Own Food
April 13th, 2023 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World As the world population continues to grow, the demand for food is also increasing. However, food production and distribution have not...
The Fake ‘Food as Medicine’ Agenda
March 28th, 2023 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World The food supply is under attack. Whether it be from technocrats waging a war against real food, regulations that...
A Beginner’s Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms
By Nick Polizzi Guest Writer for Wake Up World Since the dawn of humankind, medicinal mushrooms have played a pivotal role in human destiny. Not only did the ancient wise ones turn to...
10 Reasons Organic Food Is Better for You and the Planet
November 18th, 2022 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World These days, organic food is all the rage. A quick visit to any grocery store reveals just how popular it has become, with...