Over the course of human history, scientists believe that humans have cultivated more than 6,000 different plant species. But over time, farmers gravitated toward planting those with the largest yields. Today, just three crops – rice, wheat and corn –...

    About the Artist: With so much biodiversity in North Carolina, it’s fun to go outside and encounter nature’s constant offering of interesting and beautiful surprises. A daily routine started a few years ago as a strategy to “get...

At this point, it’s obvious that our smartphones and computers are data-leakers. Plenty of us now cover our laptops’ webcams (although we always forget about the mics), while our smartphones track our locations with us wherever we go. Unfortunately, these...

Networks are the rule of nature; not the exception.     The story of fungi is the story of our essential unity. The more we understand and respect this third kingdom, the more solutions we’ll uncover for the many challenges...

The night is going well. Everyone is laughing, and there is a happy energy in the air. The conversation flows easily and you’re the merry, relaxed kind of drunk. Then Josh swaggers over with a tray of something. Then you...

Our eyes are continuously bombarded by an enormous amount of visual information – millions of shapes, colours and ever-changing motion all around us. For the brain, this is no easy feat. On the one hand, the visual world alters continuously...

The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age...

Today I was updating my Patreon account and found myself writing ‘Creating a portal to miraculous living & quantum reality creation.’ Mmmmm, I thought, that’s the first time I’ve used the term miraculous living. Normally I say magical living. But...

  The four essential elements offered to us from Earth — earth, air, fire and water — have tremendous healing power. Clay is of the earth element and retains the planet’s electromagnetic energy. It is a purifier — like fire...

    My buddies were asking me how I stay in a continuous high vibe flow, so here goes, my tips for high vibe living …   Never judge yourself around anything. The simple act of judging of yourself will...

    About the Artist: I am a self-taught artist working in Scotland, using the following media: Oils Acrylics Mixed Media- combinations of everything The objective of my art is to make people happy. My themes are based on reflections...

If you’ve ever tried to make new friends as an adult, you’ll probably see why loneliness is at an all-time high. Making new friends feels just plain hard. In school, making friends can be as simple as going on the...

For many of us, decluttering serves as a sort of mental palette cleanser. Stressed out? Tidy your apartment. Unfocused and frazzled? Clear the mess on your desk. Down in the dumps? Reorganize your closet for a sense of accomplishment. It...

As the director of the Energy Metabolism Laboratory at the USDA Nutrition Center Tufts University, Massachusetts, Susan Roberts has spent much of the past two decades studying ways to fight the obesity epidemic that continues to plague much of the...

Yes, I know there are many realities, but let’s just for a moment distinguish them as two … normal reality and NEW reality. In “normal” reality … We garner as much knowledge as we can from the pool of current...

Small changes go a long way in creating a healthier planet for years to come. Whether you rent an apartment or an entire house, there are several ways you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Thankfully, you don’t have to...

Some people are incredibly likable because of the things they do. Some people are incredibly charismatic because of the things they do. And some people are incredibly likable because of the things they don’t do. If you know someone who possesses the...

If you’ve been stressed out and ignoring it—isn’t everyone stressed right now?— it could be time to do something about it. That’s because even though you may be basically healthy, tension is doing its stealthy damage. The latest evidence? Researchers...