NATURE
According to China Daily, just after 7 p.m. on July 1, a light pickup truck careened off a village road in Lijiatai, a village in Shoule township, Ledu district, in the city of Haidong, Qinghai province, and plunged down an embankment. The truck was carrying 15 people, three times its
The Original Farmers: How Ants Mastered Agriculture Long Before Us
It is well-known that ants, in colonies ranging from a few dozen individuals up to hundreds of millions...
Could Moringa Seeds Be Nature’s Solution for Water Purification?
Some 780 million people lack access to one of our most basic needs: clean water. Modern filtration methods...
Congress Hears Arguments Urging International Ban on Solar Geoengineering
On Sept. 16, congressional witnesses urged lawmakers to consider pushing for international prohibitions...
White Dew on Sept. 7: Ancient Customs, Health, & Wellness Tips Explained
“White Dew” is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. It marks the shift from...
Taming the Brazen Rooster of the Woods
This story begins about 10 years ago, off our back deck. We had visitors, including my mom, who had come...
Mystery: The Space Between Knowing and Not Knowing, and Why We Love It
Imagine a world without mystery: where every question had an instant answer, every story had no twist...
Russian Volcano Erupts for First Time in Centuries
Just days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s easternmost coast, a long-dormant volcano...
Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in South Korea, 23 Dead
In South Korea, heavy rainfall since July 16 has triggered floods and landslides in parts of the nation...
Naturally Green Grass: How to Keep a Healthy Lawn Without Chemicals
While I will always advocate for going grass-free in favor of a lush and diverse garden, perfect green...