The Benefits of Being a “Birdbrain”
Some birds—such as corvids—have large brains relative to their body sizes and possess a high number of neurons in their […]
Sustainability In Your Ear: Terracycle Founder Tom Szaky On Building A Service-Centered Circular Economy
Read a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts. For decades, our relationship with… The post Sustainability In Your […]
Omar Mendoza’s Natural Pigment Paintings Radiate the Power of Ancestral Knowledge
Since ancient times, artists and craftsmen have drawn upon natural pigments for creative use. Extracting dyes from organic sources is […]
Beau Miles’ Marathon, Single-Day Planting Project Sprouts a New Forest in an Australian Field
Beau Miles is a nature-lover, adventurer, and a self-described oddball who makes stuff from other people’s junk. Based in Australia, […]
Raul De Lara’s Whimsical Wooden Sculptures Defy Borders
Why can plants be considered native to more than one nation while people can’t? This line of inquiry grounds a […]
What Are Africa’s Wildlife “Big Five” and Where Can I See Them?
The Lion King left many viewers longing to visit the plains of Africa. The family-friendly film conjures up images of […]
Celebrating Sea Otters
Sea otters are known for their exceptionally thick, two-layered coats, which can have over a million hairs per square inch. […]
Sustainability In Your Ear Classic: U.K. Environmental Leader Tony Juniper on Rainforest Awareness & Restoration
Tony Juniper spent a lifetime traveling the world’s rainforests and raising awareness about environmental threats…. The post Sustainability In Your […]
Glowing Plastic Spores Spring from Invasive Vines in Mika Rottenberg’s ‘Vibrant Matter’
When a virulent material enters an ecosystem, it can wreak havoc on existing life. Bittersweet vines in Upstate New York, […]
Greening The Cloud: How AI is Reshaping Data Center Power Demands
Despite serving a valuable purpose to us all, tech companies face increasing scrutiny as they… The post Greening The Cloud: […]
