Gardening isn’t just a hobby. It’s a therapy, and the evidence is mounting. A recent study found that gardening positively impacted people’s mental health. Those who gardened were happier, more likely to exercise, and felt better about their bodies. The mental health benefits were even greater for those diagnosed with mental illness. It’s been said…
The sun is a star, as are hundreds of stars in the sky. Did you know which zodiac sign is the least likely to fall in love? Of course, you had to be thinking it’s Aries, but it’s actually Libra. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of energy and action, while Venus rules Libra,…
You probably know that climate change is real, but you might not clearly understand what it is or why it’s so important. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. First, climate change is the global rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s land and oceans, largely due to human-made environmental changes. As…
Did you know that there are 4,000 new plant species discovered each year? That’s a lot of new plants waiting to be discovered and catalogued. And scientists are working hard to find them all. The discovery of new plant species is being taken to another level. Scientists are discovering species that are so rare and…
Thermodynamics is the study of energy and heat. It helps us understand how energy is created or destroyed. We humans can’t see or touch energy, but we can see its effects. We see energy as heat or light, kinetic or potential energy, or sound. Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with the study…
When planning a family, finding suitable birth control methods is important. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Unfortunately, many women are unaware of how or when to take emergency contraception. Birth control pills, the hormonal method of birth control, must be prescribed by a doctor. If you’re worried about…
A black hole is a name given to a region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from its pull. Black holes are naturally occurring, but scientists also create them by sucking in matter and ejecting it at high speeds, creating gravitational waves. Black holes are one of…
Many individuals dream of having a medical degree, but only a few actually pursue it. Most individuals never realize that it is a very challenging course. It is also quite expensive. However, the rewards may be a lot higher. So, what are the requirements that you should have in order to become a doctor? Well,…
Spring isn’t just about sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers. It’s also the perfect time to plant wildflowers, which adds beauty to lawns and flower beds and benefits the environment too. Native wildflowers can be placed along your property line to help control erosion (and your local authority might even have looked into Native vs Introduced…
Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity. Scientists tell us that it’s already happening, and we’re only going to continue to experience more extreme weather conditions because of our dependence on fossil fuels. We certainly don’t have time to waste in bridging the gap between education and action when it comes to climate change,…