Jessica Evans

May 30, 20195 min read

AQUA(ponics) MAN

On the outskirts of Makhanda, off a long, bending dirt road, is the gate to Aquaponics Innovations. It’s a family-owned farm that uses...

Jessica Evans

Apr 18, 20193 min read

What do I do if I get bitten by a snake? (+ how venom works)

You might recall Bite-sized Sci sharing an article on what to do if you bump into a snake. Well, what if it's more than that? What if you...

Jessica Evans

Apr 4, 20193 min read

8 weird things about bees

If you haven’t noticed, I’m on a bee tirade. They’re wonderful little creatures and they do so much for us, but how much do you really...

Jessica Evans

Mar 28, 20193 min read

5 tips for a bee-friendly lifestyle

If you know anything about conservation and ecology, you’ll know about the move to conserve bees. Globally, bee populations are...

Jessica Evans

Mar 20, 20198 min read

She's the bee's knees!

First we suit up. Long socks, then unflattering white overalls fitted with zips and Velcro, then gum boots. One of my socks has a hole...

Jessica Evans

Jan 23, 20193 min read

Why is plastic bad?

Plastic is bad. Ever since we (young millennials) reached about grade 2 we’ve had the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” beaten into our...

Jessica Evans

Oct 14, 20186 min read

Long live the legend

On one of Makhanda’s bordering hills, where the wind is always high and the view always beautiful, rest the white tunnels of the Waainek...