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How Climate Change Is Making Our World Sicker
A hotter world is likely to be a sicker world. Earth’s growing fever has obvious repercussions for human health, like heatwaves that are hotter than our physiology can tolerate.
The Science Behind Aurora's Stunning Colors Explained
What causes the different colours of the aurora? An expert explains the electric rainbow
Making Merry: How We Revived Melbourne's Merri Creek
Making merry: how we brought Melbourne’s Merri Creek back from pollution, neglect and weeds.
A Squatter in My Studio Office
Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the serene beauty of Big Brook and the majestic expanse of the...
Transformative Change: A Key Idea in Fighting for Climate And Wildlife
What is transformative change? Another political buzzword? The IPBES defines it as a “fundamental, system-wide reorganisation across technological, economic...
How Farmers in the Sahel Grow Crops With Little to No Water
Ssme have attempted to adapt and innovate in this hostile landscape. Yacouba Sawadogo is one of them. In a barren field in the village of Gourga, Yacouba and his family are hard at work...
4 Effective Strategies To Reduce Food Waste
The global food system produces enough food for everyone, yet, in 2023, 333 million people worldwide were food insecure and 783 million were chronically hungry.
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Why Spotting Lies is Harder Than You Think
Why we’re so bad at spotting lies – most of us only perform slightly better than chance
What Your Body's Secretions Reveal About Your Health
What bodily secretions like blood, wax and tears can tell us about our health
How COVID-19 Affects Your Brain: Alarming New Findings
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
Heat Domes: The Meteorological Event Behind the Record Temperatures
What is a heat dome?A meteorologist explains the weather phenomenon baking the northeast quarter of the US
Why Tragedies No Longer Unite Americans
Tragedy seldom unifies Americans today. Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them
Why Making Art Boosts Your Brain and Health
Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits
Elephants Use Names: A Groundbreaking Discovery
African elephants address one another with name-like calls − similar to humans
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Astrological Overview and Horoscope: June 24-30, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
‘Transformative change’: idea will be key in fight for climate and wildlife
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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: June 24, 2024
The Daily Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for the day. It is linked to a longer article for additional insights and…
InnerSelf Magazine: June 24, 2024
The song popularized by Frank Sinatra "My Way" famously states" "I did it my way". We all do it "our way" in whatever we do. We can't help…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: June 24-30, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
Rewire vs. Retire: Navigating Life's Next Upgrade
In the golden hues of retirement lies an unexplored frontier not of cessation, but of rebirth and innovation. The narrative of retirement…
Dopamine: Key to Better Social Interactions?
Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people – raising hopes for new treatments