This week in science: water on Mars, the history of hazelnuts and a mysterious fishResearch reveals the significance of Indigenous hazelnut cultivation in British Columbia, highlighting the intersection of genetics and traditional ecological knowledge.
Here's how a wild hazelnut could help the Land Back movement in CanadaBeaked hazelnuts are a culturally significant food for Indigenous peoples, indicating extensive agricultural practices historically.Research on hazelnut genetics supports Indigenous land management, strengthening arguments for land rights.