NATURE
Geraniums are among the long list of baffling botanical nomenclature. While the beautiful showy flowers that are purchased each summer to dress up the garden (and may or may not be brought in over the winter) are widely known as geraniums; they are, botanically speaking, actually Pelargoniums. This genus does
Tropical Storm Doksuri to Evolve Into a Super Typhoon, Threatens Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
On Monday, July 23, tropical storm Doksuri evolved into a typhoon and is expected to further develop...
Bach, Darwin, and the Question of Creation
Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Darwin were two of the most creative minds of their time. Although...
NY: Orange County Authorities Manage Impacts as Cleanup Continues Following Unprecedented Floods
Almost a week after historic flooding ripped through Orange County, New York, the cleanup continues with...
Record-Smashing Heatwaves Rip Across China’s Northwest, Projected to Last for Days
In the heart of China's northwest, a remote settlement is grappling with scorching temperatures soaring...
Typhoon Talim Sideswipes Hong Kong, Slams into Southern China
On July 17, schools and the stock exchange were closed in Hong Kong as Typhoon Talim sideswiped the city...
NYS: Unprecedented Flooding Causes Widespread Damage in Orange, Rockland, and Putnam Counties
On July 10, a total of 25 million people were in flood alert zones in the northeastern United States....
China Fuming Over Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Waste Water Plan, May Completely Ban Seafood Imports From
It’s been more than a decade since a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami that severely damaged Japan...
Seasonal Eating for July, and the Topic of Landrace
Moving through the months to highlight suitable foods for seasonal eating, we have taken the opportunity...
Seed Saving Basics for the Home Gardener
Seed saving is not merely an economical tactic that will save you a good bit of money in the future;...