5-Year-Old Girl Finds 152-Year-Old Shipwreck on Fishing Trip in Lake Michigan

Five-year-old Henley Wollack’s innocent love for swimming near Lake Michigan’s Green Island turned into a historic adventure during a recent fishing trip with her father, Tim. Mistaking the submerged wreckage for an octopus, Henley’s keen observation led to the discovery ...

CASE-REAL Transforms 80-Year-Old Traditional Japanese House into Craft Beer Brewery

CASE-REAL’s transformative renovation of an 80-year-old traditional Japanese house into Whale Brewing, a craft beer brewery in Saga, Japan, represents a thoughtful response to the challenges faced by the town of Yobuko. Historically known for its whaling and later renowned for ...

Play Area Helps Transform Vacant House Into Vibrant Forest

In the heart of Cincinnati, a gloomy afternoon turned vibrant as Brad McCombs, NKU’s Art & Design Program head, and a group of students gathered to transform the historic Holloway House into a haven for teen mothers facing homelessness. Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 ...

Colorful “Map of Plants” Visualizes the Complex Diversity and Evolution of Our Planet’s Flora

Physicist Dominic Walliman, known for his adeptness in creating comprehensive conceptual maps, has once again ventured into the realm of knowledge visualization with his latest creation—the Colorful Map of Plants. Recognizing the inherent difficulty in comprehending the vast diversity ...

Fiber Inspired by Polar Bears Traps Heat as Well as Down Feathers Do

A breakthrough in textile technology inspired by the insulating properties of polar bear fur has yielded a remarkable fiber that can rival the warmth of down feathers while maintaining a significantly lighter and more flexible profile. The fiber, designed to mimic the porous hairs ...

Tone it Down: Why Too Much Artificial Lighting is Bad for Your Garden

Excessive artificial lighting in gardens poses multifaceted challenges to both the natural world and human well-being. The impact of light pollution extends beyond mere annoyance; it disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems and interferes with the behavior and life cycles of various ...

Getting School Kids Gardening Pays Off for Eating Habits

Engaging school children in gardening and food preparation classes can have a profound impact on their lifelong eating habits, according to a recent study conducted by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Participants in a gardening and food education ...

Modular App-Controlled Vertical Garden Stacks Greens Indoors or Out

Hexagro’s latest innovation, the Clovy, presents an ingenious solution for individuals seeking to bring a touch of nature into their homes, even with limited space. This modular, app-controlled vertical garden is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, catering to those with ...

Study Shows African Psychedelic Plant Ibogaine Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Vets With ‘Dramatic’ Results

A groundbreaking study reveals that ibogaine, a naturally occurring compound found in the roots of the African shrub iboga, has shown significant promise in treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in military veterans. The psychedelic plant compound, traditionally used in Africa ...
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