Homesteading is a huge commitment that can help bring people in tune with nature. Read the pros and cons of one homesteader’s experience.
Author Archives: Mikki Gibson
The pandemic stilled human activity. What did this ‘anthropause’ mean for wildlife?
Scientists are enjoying a surprising benefit of the reduction in human activity in 2020.
750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys
The debate about the best way to control a persistent disease vector is about to get real.
John Lewis: 1940 – 2020
Read a remembrance of the late Congressman John Lewis (at left), a prominent voice for equality.
Fighting for Social Justice Sparks Ratings Surge for WNBA
Standing up for justice isn’t just good for equality; it’s also good for business.
At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president
Take a look back at women who have run for the second-highest office in the land.
Class of 2021 Is Beginning a Senior Year We Never Imagined
Success will look different for the Class of 2021. Read a parent’s perspective and hopes for this year’s high-school seniors.
How Animals Shaped Our Modern World
Nature is important to humans in some very practical ways. Read about some of the technological advances the animal world has given us.
Volunteers sign up to put their lives on the line for a coronavirus vaccine
In the effort to fast-track a vaccine to prevent the spread of Covid-19, how much risk is acceptable?
The Power of Forgiveness: Why Revenge Hurts You More
Letting go of the wish for revenge can be a gift to yourself. Click through five suggestions that can help with this approach when someone wrongs you.
From the George Floyd moment to a Black Lives Matter movement, in tweets
To track the development of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, researchers analyzed social media use.
Do countries with female leaders truly fare better with Covid-19?
A popular meme says that countries led by women have excelled at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Do the data back up that claim?
How the Pandemic May Change Our Idea of Success
Major events have a way of shifting cultural attitudes. Read about why markers such as wealth and power are losing their importance.
Why Twitter Influences Cross-Cultural Engagement
Studies find that Americans increasingly segregate themselves, living and working mostly with people from similar backgrounds who hold similar beliefs. However, Twitter serves as a powerful tool for bringing together very different people and allowing them to share diverse viewpoints.
35 Who Made a Difference: Andy Goldsworthy
Unlike most artists, Andy Goldsworthy, the subject of the documentary film Rivers and Tides, does not intend for his work to last. Find out more about this unusual and influential artist.
How a book club is helping to keep ex-offenders from going back to jail
Reading books and writing poetry while in prison helped save Jimmy Santiago Baca from returning to a life of crime. A program in Washington, D.C., strives to make the same difference in the lives of prisoners.
How to Build a Happier Brain
There’s an old saying that people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. A new book bolsters the idea that it’s not what you see but how you see it that matters most when it comes to happiness.
Playing Nicely with Others: Why Schools Teach Social Emotional Learning
An increasing number of school districts are embracing the idea of explicitly teaching social skills. Why take time away from academic subjects? Because social-emotional skills help students learn better.
Your Gloomy Friends Don’t Want Cheering Up
Friendship can provide support during difficult times. But the best way to help a friend depends on that friend’s outlook.
The staggeringly large benefits of conserving nature
It may seem obvious that nature benefits humans, but you might be surprised to learn how much!