Hello, and welcome! I’m Niloofar, the founder of Nested Questions.

I have always been deeply curious about the natural world—animals, plants, fungi, and, of course, us humans and our complex relationship with everything around us. I love this planet and can’t imagine a more beautiful place. Understanding nature and our impact on it has been my lifelong passion—an obsession, really. I believe that if we want to make meaningful changes or intervene in nature, we must first understand it deeply. That kind of knowledge should be available to anyone who seeks it, not just those in academia.

The problem is, while we have access to more information than ever before, finding science-based, well-researched facts among the endless sea of opinions, commercial content, and misinformation is becoming harder and harder. That’s why I created Nested Questions—a space where I take a curious, research-driven approach to nature-related topics.

Each week, I dive deep into a subject, following a series of nested questions, much like how an inquisitive mind keeps digging until it finds all the pieces of an answer. I research, fact-check, and compile findings into a scientific review that explores the topic from multiple perspectives. I also share resources that have helped me along my own journey toward becoming a self-taught naturalist, and that I believe can help others do the same.

My journey has taken many turns. I studied Dentistry, a field I loved for its blend of art and science, but my thirst for understanding the broader mysteries of nature kept pulling me in other directions. During my studies, I was actively involved in research, which taught me the value of scientific methods and evidence-based conclusions. My experience working with animals—especially in founding a dog rescue center in Iran—showed me how critical knowledge is when trying to help nature. Without it, even well-intentioned efforts can do more harm than good. This realization led me to Scotland, where I studied veterinary medicine, gaining invaluable insight into the lives of animals. But I soon realized that my curiosity extended far beyond treating them—I wanted to understand nature as a whole.

Now, I live in Slovakia, where I have been involved with various environmental NGOs. I continue to educate myself through self-study, research, and exploration, and I use AI tools like ChatGPT to help organize information, compare perspectives, and verify accuracy. Although I am not currently working in academia, I strive to fact-check rigorously and cite reliable, science-based sources in everything I write.

This platform is my way of giving back to nature, and for me, the greatest reward is if more people learn well-researched, science-backed facts about our planet, its inhabitants, and our impact on them.

If you share my passion and want to be part of this journey, there are many ways to contribute—sharing these articles, suggesting topics, joining the community to research and write, or even supporting NestedQs financially. Any advertisements on this site will strictly adhere to nature-focused values, ensuring that this space remains dedicated to real, meaningful discussions.

I write for a global audience, not limited to any one country or region, because nature belongs to all of us. If you’re someone who loves learning, questioning, and exploring, I invite you to dive into the world of Nested Questions with me. Let’s uncover the answers together.