CULTURE

With all the advantages of a fermented food and the fifth fabulous flavor (umami) to boot, one might call miso an underutilized superfood. Short of a brothy bowl accompanying sushi at a Japanese restaurant, most of us rarely encounter miso on a daily basis. Yet this probiotic paste is not

Starlings Form a Teaspoon in the Sky, Captured by Israeli Photographer
Seeing a million birds moving as one is an astounding demonstration of how animals unite and coordinate...

Does Busyness Hinder Your Productivity? 5 Steps to Avoid Burnout
It is a common perception that being busy is a sign of productivity; yet when we take on too much, we...

Survival Tips for Serious Gardeners: Poison Ivy, Ticks and More
Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature, grow amazing produce, beautify your neighborhood...

History Reveals an Ancient Digital Device Stored in the Pocket: The Human Hand
While the human hand is the obvious tool of choice for an astounding number of physical tasks, it was...

Spix’s Macaw (Rare Blue Parrot) Experiment: Be Free, and Multiply!
The Spix’s macaw, with fewer than 200 living members — all in captivity — may be the world’s rarest bird...

Independence Day–History, Tradition, Inspiration
Regarding Independence Day, most Americans would agree that we owe our freedom largely to The Declaration...

‘Facts of Our Founding’: A Look Back at the 1776 Commission Report
Commentary This July 4 marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed...

Should We Evaluate Animal Intelligence in Assessing the Value of Non-human Life?
As our understanding of animal intelligence and capabilities grows, a growing number of scientists have...

Young Origami Artist Achieves Astounding Detail With Clashing Paper Knights
Origami is a centuries-old art that requires focus, attention to detail, and, most importantly, vision...