Returning the ‘three sisters’ – corn, beans and squash – to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures
The ‘three sisters’ are staple foods for many Native American tribes. Marilyn Angel Wynn/Getty Images Christina Gish Hill, Iowa State University Returning the ‘three sisters’ –...
Growing the big one – 6 tips for your own prize-winning tomatoes
Bigger, bigger, biggest.TheOldBarnDoor/Shutterstock.com Richard G. Snyder, Mississippi State University Growing the big one – 6 tips for your own prize-winning tomatoes. When I answer my office...
Smelling in stereo – the real reason snakes have flicking, forked tongues
Long misunderstood, snake tongues have fascinated naturalists for centuries.reptiles4all/iStock via Getty Images Plus Smelling in stereo – the real reason snakes have flicking, forked tongues Kurt Schwenk,...
Consumed: why more stuff does not mean more happiness
Not the aisle for happiness.consumer via www shutterstock com Judith Stark, Seton Hall University Consumed: why more stuff does not mean more happiness. Consumption. By a...
How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate?
Planting 8 billion trees a year would replace about half of the 15 billion cut down annually. Michael Tewelde/AFP via Getty Images Karen D. Holl, University...
Cars Will Soon Be Able to Sense and React to Your Emotions
Cars Will Soon Be Able to Sense and React to Your Emotions Imagine you’re on your daily commute to work, driving along a crowded highway while...
Arkansas Possum Pie – Comfort from the South
The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate syrup and...
Here’s why we crave food even when we’re not hungry
Our “food reward” system can seriously undermine our ability to resist temptation.Roman Samborskyi/ Shutterstock Charlotte Hardman, University of Liverpool and Carl Roberts, University of Liverpool...
What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Full FDA approval of the COVID-19 vaccines may help people feel more secure in its safety and effectiveness.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Jennifer Girotto, University of...
Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy
In life, happiness can seem fleeting and elusive, something just out of reach. Steve Corey/flickr, CC BY-ND Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College Why you shouldn’t want...
How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts
Music unifies the world into a whole. Feliciano Guimarães/Flickr, CC BY-SA Leonid Perlovsky, Harvard University How music helps resolve our deepest inner conflicts Billions of people enjoy...
The impulse to garden in hard times has deep roots
During coronavirus lockdowns, gardens have served as an escape from feelings of alienation. Richard Bord/Getty Images Jennifer Atkinson, University of Washington The impulse to garden in...
What a baker from ancient Pompeii can teach us about happiness
As they do today, threats of destruction loomed in ancient Pompeii. Art Media/Print Collector via Getty Images Nadejda Williams, University of West Georgia What a baker...
Curious Kids: how does music get onto a cassette tape?
Curious Kids: how does music get onto a cassette tape? Shutterstock Christopher Wenn, The University of Melbourne How does music get onto a cassette tape? — Paul,...
The story of Nearest Green, America’s first known Black master distiller
The story of Nearest Green, America’s first known Black master distiller George Green – the son of distiller Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green – was one of seven generations...
What will the Earth be like in 500 years?
The planet and the way we live on it are constantly changing. Buena Vista Images via Getty Images Michael A. Little, Binghamton University, State University of...
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years of life
Eating more fruits, vegetables and nuts can make a meaningful impact on a person’s health – and the planet’s too. kerdkanno/iStock via Getty Images Plus Olivier...
Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime
Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime. Just like humans need to see the doctor, cats need to see...