PinnedNathan Hammerschmitt Le GalMy Journey on Medium, Welcome to my Page!I am… a Henry David Thoreau Scholar at Dartmouth College studying Biology, Earth Science, and Anthropology.1 min read·Jun 19, 2023--2--2
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalDiet Tribalism—Is Simplicity King?A diet is more than eating select foods in a periodized manner; a diet can be a way of life — a philosophy. A “Diet” is often misconstrued…5 min read·Jan 1, 2024----
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le Gal“Irrigating” The OceansThe open ocean—strangely enough—is the marine equivalent of a “desert.” While these deserts are in fact comprised of water, they share the…4 min read·Dec 14, 2023----
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalSalt Marshes Could Save UsZoom into most oceanic borders on Google Earth and you’re bound to find a murky transition zone comprised of barrier islands and vast areas…5 min read·Dec 2, 2023--1--1
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalThe Protein Dilemma: Our Diets Might Have to ChangeThis “Tinkertoy-esque” structure might not appear familiar…11 min read·Jul 2, 2023----
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalinRunner's LifeWhy Consistency Can Make Running “Easy”Running isn’t easy.5 min read·Jun 27, 2023--2--2
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalThree Things You Don’t Think About When TravelingTraveling is great—you learn about different cultures, broaden your horizons, and expand your sense of place.3 min read·Jun 21, 2023----
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalShould You Worry About Glyphosate in Your Oats?Oats have been consumed by humans for as long as 30,000 years, growing into an immensely popular staple for breakfasts across the world…3 min read·Jun 19, 2023--1--1
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalWhy You May Not Have to Save the Environment (Yourself): A Sustainability ParadoxLong showers, single-use plastics, amazon packages, discarded food, and truckloads of total carbon emissions.5 min read·Jun 17, 2023----
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalTeens are Having Health and Longevity Left Out of their LivesAs a recent high school graduate, I’ve found myself considering the true effectiveness of my public education experience. I’ve realized…4 min read·Jun 13, 2023----