When I first heard the terms “hard” and “soft” science, I didn’t realize I was stepping into a quiet divide—one that elevates data while overlooking the dignity of lived experience. Years later, I’ve come to believe that science is at its best when it unites rigor with empathy, and when discovery is shaped not only by numbers, but by the people those numbers represent.

In recent years, the agricultural sector has been at a crossroads, facing numerous challenges ranging from climate change impacts to soil...

The effects of food insecurity on human security are dire, as are the consequences for political stability and conflict.