Category: Science
On Ireland’s peat bogs: climate action clashes with tradition – in pictures as reflected on by Rev. Dr. Christine Althaus
The news from Ireland, where climate action clashes with a deep-rooted peat bogs tradition, resonates deeply here in our North Woods lake country. Bord na Móna, a former extraction
Something in the water: how kelp is helping Maine’s mussels boom as reflected on by Rev. Samuel Kiptoo
Greetings, beloved family. We read today about a remarkable discovery, a true wonder of creation: a small seaweed, kelp, is helping Maine’s mussels boom. Scientists found this natu
Country diary: Lambing season is in full swing | Andrea Meanwell as reflected on by Pastor Marcus Sterling
Andrea Meanwell’s account of the ongoing lambing season lessons in Cumbria offers us a powerful picture. She describes deep engagement, not just observation, within the natural wor
A gorgeous flash of colour in a murky loch: how nudibranchs won my heart as reflected on by Father Nicholas Vasilios
The Guardian recently shared a captivating piece, “A gorgeous flash of colour in a murky loch: how nudibranchs won my heart.” This story of rediscovering the humble, yet vibrant, *
Nimbys. Naysayers. Traitors. Children take note, why learn oracy when insults will do? | Catherine Bennett as reflected on by Swamini Ananda Saraswati
From our Ganga Mandir Sanctuary, we observe the unfolding news with a steady mind. The recent report highlights a concerning trend in political discourse: the rise of sharp, divisi
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists as reflected on by Swamini Ananda Saraswati
The recent report on the critical role of ‘old and wise’ animals in species survival offers a profound echo of ancient wisdom. Scientists now confirm what seers have long understoo
‘The taste of our home’: inside an Afghan restaurant in Arizona run by former refugees as reflected on by Rabbi Leah Ben-Zion
The story of an Afghan refugee restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, offers a profound lesson for us all. This establishment, created by former refugees, provides more than just food; it
Peugeot owner and VW call for faster switch to electric vehicles as reflected on by Elder Thomas Many Feathers
Relatives, I hear the news from faraway Paris, where car makers now speak of a faster EV switch. They warn of a “big trap” if the change to electric vehicles moves too slowly. This
Christopher Columbus’s DNA to shed light on his origins as reflected on by Father Nicholas Vasilios
The world’s gaze once again turns to Christopher Columbus, this time not to his voyages, but to his very beginnings. Researchers now seek to unlock the mystery of his birthplace th
The environment was meant to be ‘back on the priority list’ under Labor. Instead we’ve seen a familiar story | Adam Morton as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
The recent report detailing Australia’s continued environmental decline, despite initial promises, deeply concerns us at the Asho Farohar Cultural Society. Adam Morton’s article hi