Saving the ‘Kidneys’ of the Great Barrier Reef
In Queensland, Australia, once-unlivable wetlands are now attracting birds and fish while also reconnecting Indigenous youth with the land.
Wellness as a Wheel: A Comic About Whole-Person Health
A visual exploration of how virtually every aspect of our lives is intertwined with our health.
‘Solo Aging Doesn’t Mean Aging Alone’
Until recently, few resources were available for seniors on their own. Now, groups, conferences and more are springing up across the US.
What We’re Reading: A Quest for Energy Independence on a Remote Island
This week, we were drawn to stories about determined communities taking their renewable energy futures into their own hands.
Climate Change Is Coming for Your Coffee. Could Genetic Diversity Save It?
The outlook for today’s commercially cultivated coffee species is grim. One promising solution is growing wild in our forests.
The Benefits of Gardening Just Keep Sprouting
Groundbreaking science is unearthing all sorts of surprising ways gardening is good for your health, mood and quality of life.
Nimble Electric Trucks Are Supercharging African Trade
In Rwanda, farmers often watch their harvest spoil before it can reach the market. A fleet of simple, efficient trucks is changing that.
What We’re Reading: A Dramatic Drop in US Cervical Cancer Deaths
See what stories caught our attention this week, from the growing impact of the HPV vaccine to a new plan to save the Joshua tree.
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