LIFE

Continuing our exploration of natural fibers, we’ll look at another classic: wool, or the hair collected from animals — mainly sheep, but also from a surprising number of other mammals. Wool has been a staple fiber for several thousand years, providing warm, flame-resistant and hypoallergenic textiles for all types of

Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part IV: White Lotus
The lovely white lotus, with its enchanting beauty and fragrance, is universally admired for its pure...

Adidas Ends Partnership with Kanye West, Citing Antisemitism Hate Speech
Adidas AG is terminating its partnership immediately with Kanye West, the sporting goods maker said on...

Belgians Hold Relay Race Across Pond in Hollowed-out Pumpkins
With fall in full swing, people all around the world have begun sharing their favorite traditions and...

Want a Healthy Halloween Treat? Try the Weird and Wonderful Water Caltrop
What is a nutty fruit — shaped like a bat — that’s both auspicious and delicious? It’s a water caltrop...

Mindful Eating: Slower Consumption for Better Health
With tight schedules and busy lives, sitting down to a meal free of distraction can be more of a luxury...

The Anatomy of Arguments, and How to Make the Most of Them
Arguments are uncomfortable for many people — so much so that we may go out of our way to avoid certain...

Bright Ideas: Proper Lighting for Improved Productivity
Humans traditionally lived in diurnal, 24-hour cycles of light and darkness, with the day filled with...

Sweet Mesquite: Quietly Invasive yet Incredibly Useful
While many of us are familiar with mesquite as a distinct barbeque flavor, or the charcoal that lends...

Transformers May Improve Our Understanding of the Human Brain
Understanding how our mind organizes and accesses spatial information has been an ongoing challenge for...