When Australian researchers went to find out how much genetic diversity was contained in the seagrass meadows of Shark Bay, a World Heritage Area in Western Australia, they were in for a surprise. […]
Too big to police, and under no clear international authority, the high seas constitute perhaps the wildest and least understood frontier on the planet. Invisible to most of us landlubbers, the diversity of characters […]
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably […]
Sales Have Stalled With the average national mortgage rate hovering around 7%, the housing market, which was on fire during 2020 and 2021, is finally starting to cool down. Existing homes have fallen for […]
Despite several studies finding that social media is rife with misinformation and widespread consensus that foreign actors tried to use social media to influence the past two U.S. presidential elections, Americans continue to rely heavily on […]
The term “the seven seas” has different meanings to different people and cultures. Some think of inland bodies of salt water like the Dead Sea and the Black Sea when using the term, but historically, it has […]
The vastness of the oceans and the impression (as the old and erroneous saying goes) that “dilution is the solution to pollution” has for centuries given humans the license to dump virtually anything offshore. […]
Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. The concept gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s when communes became more widespread, although many traditional, rural communities have long engaged in these practices. […]
Prepare For A Pricey Holiday The holidays are often the busiest and most hectic time of the year. This year, thanks to record-high inflation, you can add “priciest” to that list as well. […]
As one of the most successful women in Hollywood, it seems like there’s nothing Gwyneth Paltrow can’t do. From starring in the biggest Marvel blockbusters to launching her wellness and lifestyle company, Goop, to landing […]