I am one of the many scientists who study corals in order to find ways to help them survive and recover. A recent report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and
Adventures in the Lawn: Death, sex and democracyAdventures in the Lawn: Death, sex and democracy
The word lawn, which comes from Old French and in the 16th Century and means “glade,” invites us to a calm and relaxing state. The lawn is viewed as an essential part
Africa requires its vertical farm to feed the growing citiesAfrica requires its vertical farm to feed the growing cities
Vertical farms are indoor vertical farms that use climate-controlled buildings and high-tech lighting to grow leafy greens and herbs while using less soil and water. This is because the closed system uses 95%
Native researchers plant seeds for hope in health and climateNative researchers plant seeds for hope in health and climate
Indigenous Land-based Learning is a way to hope that is embedded in action. In recent years, this approach has been adopted by several postsecondary institutions both in Canada as well as internationally. As mixed-ancestry (Hannah),
Four simple steps to transform your lawn into a wildlife paradiseFour simple steps to transform your lawn into a wildlife paradise
Unimproved grasslands are those whose productivity has not been improved for agriculture. These are semi-natural habitats because they would quickly become scrub or woodland if mowing and grazing stopped. Unimproved grasslands can support a
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Engaging with those directly affected by policy is one way to accelerate progress in malnutrition. South Africa’s strategy for the health system includes public consultation. Public participation is limited to public
Green buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pestsGreen buildings can bring fresh air to design, but they can also bring pests
Throughout the world, architects are designing green buildings, whether it’s in their sustainable construction, environmentally friendly operation, or actually green by style. It’s broadly titled biophilia, connecting people with nature, and
How nature can benefit you in isolationHow nature can benefit you in isolation
The beach and a walk in the park are great ways to recover from life’s stress. The physical measures taken to contain COVID-19 include closing playgrounds, parks, and beaches. This has
Seed saving can reconnect people with their roots while preserving crops for future generationsSeed saving can reconnect people with their roots while preserving crops for future generations
Taylor says that many of the Truelove seed varieties are ones that gardeners and farmers have collected through family lines and seed exchanges. He says that “most of our growers
Achoo! Pollen season is hereAchoo! Pollen season is here
As spring spreads across North America, trees, shrubs, and flowers release pollen. The male structures of flowering and cone-bearing plants produce this fine powdery substance. It fertilizes the female forms of