Optimists wear the same rose-colored glasses
The findings open new avenues for exploring how shared perception and outlook may influence mental resilience—and offer insights into the neural underpinnings of emotional health.
The $19 Strawberry Is a Symbol of Grocery Sticker Shock and Economic Anxiety
The $19 strawberry from Japan for sale in LA shows us the problems with our global food chain.
EPA May Repeal Key Climate Health Ruling — But Scientists Warn of Dire Consequences
The endangerment finding has been the scientific and legal backbone of US climate policy for more than a decade. Without it, the EPA loses its authority to regulate carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Thirst pics of jaguars caught on camera
Camera traps have captured thirsty jaguars, pumas, snakes, and rare margays stopping in for a drink. Scientists say this glimpse into animal behavior under heat stress is invaluable.
Can Herpes Kill Cancer? A Modified Virus Offers New Hope for Skin Cancer Patients
So, can herpes kill cancer? Not the kind you catch on a bad date. But a lab-modified version of the virus might just save lives, turning a once-feared pathogen into a new kind of precision weapon in oncology.
The Journey of Georgia’s Ancient Wheat to the Svalbard Seed Vault
Located in northernmost Norway, about 2 000 kilometres north of the country’s capital, Oslo, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault maintains a constant temperature of -18°C to ensure long-term seed viability. This Vault holds seed duplicates from around the globe, safeguarding the world’s future food supply.
Afghan Taxis Get Ancient Persian A/C Hack—And It Works Better Than Yours
The Afghan windcatcher car cooler isn’t just clever. It’s low-cost climate adaptation. With rising global temperatures and millions of cars still without functioning air con, it’s a design-for-the-rest-of-us moment. A punk rock move in a world of overdesigned heat tech. Plus, it’s deeply sustainable: no refrigerants, no increased fuel use, no carbon guilt. Just water, airflow, and a little DIY spirit.
UNESCO confirms danger to Madagascar’s forests is fading, cementing environmental commitment of President Andry Rajoelina’s government
While international support from partners such as UNESCO and the World Bank was important, the core driver of Madagascar’s recovery effort was national resolve. The Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), Madagascar National Parks, and local authorities introduced stronger frameworks to control forest exploitation.
Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company ESG Initiatives Advance Saudi Social Transformation
The preservation and celebration of Saudi cultural heritage represents a crucial aspect of Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company ESG social initiatives. The company's developments consistently integrate architectural elements and spatial arrangements that reflect Saudi cultural values while accommodating modern lifestyle preferences.
Eco-Friendly Playgrounds: How Schools and Parks Are Reducing Their Environmental Footprint
One of the main concerns with using sustainable materials is that it won’t look like a modernized playground. This couldn’t be farther from the truth! Many of these recycled, sustainable materials can be painted and purchased in fun and vibrant colors. You may just be surprised to see the possibilities. And upon first glance, many visitors may not even realize that the playground is eco-friendly in the first place.
How Eco-Friendly Playgrounds Are Reshaping Community Green Spaces
An eco-friendly playground goes a long way toward saving the city money. This is obviously also true for schools and churches that want to create new play spaces for the kids. The equipment can come in at a lower cost because the materials have been repurposed.
Charitable Vehicles for Families: Foundations, Funds, and LLCs
Charitable giving isn’t just about dropping extra change in a donation jar or saying “yes” to a prompt at the cash register to tag on a dollar for a good cause. These practices are often categorized as “checkbook” philanthropy because they concern individuals writing a check, so to speak, after they’re prompted with an appeal […]
Exploring Portugal’s Algarve coast sustainably on a walking holiday
A huge part of sustainable holidays is where you choose to spend your money. The local communities benefit from tourism, as long as it helps to grow their economy. On a walking holiday, you will typically be staying in small, independent hotels or B&Bs along your route, rather than those owned by global chains.
How processed food messes with your heart
Researchers found that those on the high phosphate diet showed increased levels of FGF23 protein in their serum, cerebrospinal fluid, and brain stem, and that FGF23 proteins were able to cross the blood-brain barrier, causing high blood pressure both at rest and during physical stress.
Step Off the Path to a Plastic Planet: UN Treaty Talks Hit Final Stretch
Still, the science is no longer ambiguous. Plastic is no longer just littering beaches — it’s in the rain, the food, in our brains, and now, the very cells of the ocean's smallest life forms. As the world prepares for the final treaty talks, the question is no longer whether action is needed, but whether global leaders will agree on what that action should be.