Category: Science and Nature

  • The Unusual Evolutionary Journey of the Baobab Tree

    The Unusual Evolutionary Journey of the Baobab Tree

    New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia. Baobabs are one of the most charismatic trees on Earth, thanks in part to their unusual appearance. Their cartoonishly thick trunks are conspicuously oversized relative to their diminutive crowns, earning them the…

  • Social Science: What It Is and the 5 Major Branches

    Social Science: What It Is and the 5 Major Branches

    What Is Social Science? Social science is the study of how people interact with one another. The branches of social science include anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology. Social scientists study how societies work, exploring everything from the triggers of economic growth and the causes of unemployment to what makes people happy. Their findings…

  • Amphibious Soul by Craig Foster

    Amphibious Soul by Craig Foster

    The life of a nature documentary maker can be rough. It nearly killed Craig Foster, creator and human co-star of the Oscar-winning My Octopus Teacher. After 25 years of filming, his brain, lungs and liver were “full of parasites” picked up in the forests of Gabon and the lakes of Malawi and Rwanda, and a…

  • Splash and explore: Water play area at Ann Arbor park opens for the season

    Splash and explore: Water play area at Ann Arbor park opens for the season

    ANN ARBOR, MI – Just in time for the arrival of warm weather, the Leslie Science & Nature Center’s Nature Playscape opened its water play area for kids to splash around and explore in. The Nature Playscape is located at the far northwest corner of the Leslie Science & Nature Center, just past the raptor…

  • Dubai’s Quranic Park: Unveiling Islamic heritage through science and Nature

    Dubai’s Quranic Park: Unveiling Islamic heritage through science and Nature

    The Cave of Miracles at the Quranic Park. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Want to embark on a captivating exploration of Islamic civilisation? The Dubai’s Quranic Park is free to enter and comprises 12 gardens containing the plants mentioned in the Quran and the Prophet’s [PBUH] Sunnah, which are the Prophet’s [PBUH] teachings and actions, along…

  • The Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science 2024 WEST AFRICA (US$10,000 cash prize)

    Application Deadline:  31st May 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024 Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science. Celebrating outstanding support and mentorship in science, the Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science recognise those who support early career researchers in their career development. Focused on a different country or region each year, this year’s award focuses…

  • XYST Nature & Science Skin Care reveals refreshed look with new logo

    XYST Nature & Science Skin Care reveals refreshed look with new logo

    XYST Nature & Science Skin Care, the 100% vegan, cruelty-free and safe skincare brand unveiled its new brand logo, ensuring the company’s sustainable transformation. The new logo is part of XYST’s rebranding efforts to become India’s #1 premium and affordable skincare brand and bolster its position in the industry by fostering a meaningful connection with…

  • XYST Nature & Science Skin Care unveils new brand logo and packaging

    XYST Nature & Science Skin Care unveils new brand logo and packaging

    Mumbai: XYST Nature & Science Skin Care, the 100 per cent vegan, cruelty-free and safe skincare brand, proudly unveils its new brand logo, ensuring the company’s sustainable transformation. The new logo is part of XYST’s strategic rebranding efforts to become India’s #1 premium and affordable skincare brand and bolster its position in the industry by…

  • How spending time in nature influences healthy eating habits

    How spending time in nature influences healthy eating habits

    A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.   In an increasingly urbanized society, many individuals are more likely to spend less time immersed in nature. While numerous studies have pointed to the positive effects…

  • Microbial community structure of plant-based meat alternatives

    Microbial community structure of plant-based meat alternatives

    Abstract A reduction in animal-based diets has driven market demand for alternative meat products, currently raising a new generation of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs). It remains unclear whether these substitutes are a short-lived trend or become established in the long term. Over the last few years, the trend of increasing sales and diversifying product range…