A killer whale stranded on a rocky shore in Alaska was saved in an hours-long rescue effort by boaters, locals and wildlife officials. The 20-ft (6 metres) orca was spotted washed up on Prince of Wales island last Thursday, apparently stuck in a crevice of rocks 4ft above the tide line.
Dragon and Tiger is primarily a medical qigong that balances the body’s energy systems in accordance with the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The inclusion of Daoist and Buddhist elements in Dragon and Tiger are used to support and enhance its medical applications.
It’s hard to believe the bald eagle was on the brink of extinction in the Lower 48 United States just a half-century ago, given how common the majestic birds are all over the country nowadays. Some American farmers are wondering if maybe we have too much of a good thing, given a recent uptick of eagles’ preying on livestock.
The highly-regarded Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) announces open nominations for their third biennial Consciousness in Action NextGen Awards. The nominees must be next-generation researchers, practitioners, and visionaries striving to make a positive impact on the world’s challenges.
This year’s show began on July 17 and will last until August 26. The peak will be on the night of August 11, running into the early hours of August 12. That’s when the rate of shooting stars will be at its highest, with about 50 meteors per hour.
By changing your meal planning to revolve around the food you need to use up rather than the food you need to buy still, your habits slowly change. “I’ve started buying less produce, but I buy things that last longer like canned beans or frozen veggies.”
Mohan's research underscores an uncomfortable truth: Human activity is invigorating a plant that only afflicts humans (and some other primates). The plant also thrives in areas where humans live, or have lived.
The overproduction of clothing is just one way humans have harmed the environment and our world. Through minimalism and sustainability, having only what you need and consuming less can positively change the planet and your life.
Why is the U.S. an outlier with regard to health care? What keeps the country from adopting a universal health care system, which most Americans have supported for many years now? And what exactly is Medicare for All?
Scores of people are seeking therapy over the internet each day through text applications, telephone services, video conferencing, and other means of receiving effective counseling online.
What do you get when you surprise random people with an unexpected dance party on the streets of New York? Pure joy, community, and connection. The inspiring street performance group Improv Everywhere placed a decal on the pavement in a park that read, “stand here for dance party.”
The world’s top ten most green, clean air, climate-conscious countries are all in Europe, according to the researchers at Yale and Columbia universities, who rank the world’s nations on eco-friendliness every two years. The U.S. ranks 24.
When I was researching my book, parents like Wayne spoke to me about the overwhelming responsibility of caring for someone with significant cognitive and physical disabilities.
Mystery breeds speculation and the UFO phenomenon is not a puzzle that can be easily solved. The mystery part gives people an opportunity to ask big questions about not just humanity’s place in the universe, but about the limits of technology and knowledge.
At the end of the war, over 8 million men and women were scattered overseas in Europe, the Pacific and Asia. Shipping them out wasn't a particular problem but getting them home was a massive logistical headache.
"We found that the tiger visits these cubs regularly, and his behaviour shows that he is not a threat to the cubs. We have seen the cubs playing with the male tiger and sharing kills,” Sharma told Mongabay-India.
The effects of climate change can be felt all over the globe in various ways, but America’s national parks seem to be suffering more than U.S. overall landmass. The only way to really turn things around across the board is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.
As the eco-conscious movement sweeps through the nation, solar purchases increase. President Biden supports the expansion of the industry, and he allocated two trillion dollars to technology enhancements. Part of the funding supports the solar tax incentives extension.
India has invented ‘flying solar panels,’ which are being suspended above irrigation canals to cut down on the evaporation of precious water droplets by providing shade from the sun’s evaporating heat.
As an avid cook I wondered what orchestrating a sizable meal would be like in the two-burner kitchen of a 250-square-foot home. So I gave it a try with my favorite recipe.
In addition to the positive public health impacts of reducing the amount of time people spend at work, a shorter workweek also comes with environmental benefits, including lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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