Can we dig a little deeper to find the intersections between cognitive psychology and environmental science?
Scientific Question: Which aspects of the Strangler Fig tree offer insights to cure a 97% fatal, brain-eating amoeba? Location: Florida, USA For context, the “strangler fig, also called strangler, any of numerous species of tropical figs (genus Ficus, family Moraceae) is named for their pattern of growth upon host trees, which often results in the host’s death. Strangler figs and other strangler species are common in tropical forests throughout the world. Although a strangler fig often smothers and outcompetes its host, there is some evidence that trees encased in strangler figs are more likely to survive tropical cyclones, suggesting that the relationship can be somewhat mutualistic.” Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Strangler fig". Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Jul. 2019, https://www.britannica.com/plant/strangler-fig-tree. Accessed 4 September...