What We’re Reading: California’s Clean Energy, Thousand-Year-Old Trees and More
See what stories caught our attention this week, from renewable abundance in the Golden State to Vancouver Island’s old-growth forests.
A Dose of Inspiration: Why Doctors Are Prescribing Museum Visits
At the French city of Lille’s Palais des Beaux-Arts, “museo-therapy” draws on the power of art to improve health and wellbeing.
Introducing ‘A Patient Is a Person’
A new series about how whole-person health is transforming the patient journey.
This LA Restaurant Serves Up Empowerment for Refugees
At Flavors From Afar, each chef brings their own unique history to the table — with vibrant, triumphant and delicious results.
How Germany’s ‘Orchestra of Change’ Inspires Action
“Scientists reach brains, but artists touch the heart. As musicians, what we can do best is communicate using emotion.”
What We’re Reading: Bee-Friendly Legislation, Door-to-Door Care and More
See what stories caught our attention this week, from a pollinator protection milestone to a new take on the old-fashioned house call.
Drones Are Whizzing Lifesaving Supplies Across the ‘Last Mile’
In hard-to-reach areas, the fast-moving tech is streamlining emergency deliveries, from blood for transfusions to snakebite antivenom.
How Specialty Recyclers Are Reducing Waste
Less than a third of all US waste is recycled or composted. So companies are stepping in to take what traditional recyclers reject.
Is It Time to Break Up With Fireworks?
Fourth of July celebrations have long featured flashy pyrotechnics. But more environmentally friendly spectacles could take their place.
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