Plastic has become such a ubiquitous material in our daily lives because, up until recently, there hasn’t really been anything like it. It’s strong and durable, relatively cheap to make, and easy to ...

Picture a button, a pencil eraser, or a dime. Those small-scale objects are the same size as a new species of poison dart frog, the Ranitomeya hwata. At 15 millimeters, it’s the smallest frog ever ...

Leksi Kostur addressed social media viewers with a bold statement: “I created my own coffin to get over my fear of death.” While most might have their own existential concerns about the unknown, ...

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Dr. Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91. "Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural ...

When shopping for a gift for the women in your life, we know you’re looking for something special that doesn’t break the bank — and more people than ever are shopping with impact in mind. What if your ...

We all know someone who deserves a little pampering. Actually, we all are someone who deserves a little pampering. Meaningful self-care goes beyond a simple bubble bath or at-home facial (though, ...

National Book Month is held each October! This annual month-long event is honors the power of reading and writing — and is celebrated by authors, booksellers, publishers, and readers. Since 1950, the ...

From July 2021 to the end of the 2024 school year, PEN America recorded nearly 22,810 cases of book bans across 45 states and 451 public school districts. These numbers represent a crisis of ...

Global solar installations are up 64% in the first half of 2025. There’s no denying it: More and more of the world is running on solar power. And with that growth comes even more innovation. In a new ...

In August 2023, deadly wildfires hit Lahaina, Maui. Just over two years later, survivors are still rebuilding. Fortunately, a new milestone will give 900 Hawaii residents a safe place to begin anew.

As rising temperatures and inclement weather events become more commonplace in a changing climate, people have to adapt and prepare. But what about the animals that share our ecosystems with us? The ...