Editors Pick
Taiwan, Editor’s Pick
Billy Shyu

The Amazing Qigu Lagoon in Tainan, Taiwan

Historically known as “Guo Sheng Harbor (國聖港),” Qigu Lagoon (七股潟湖) is referred to as Naihaizai in Chinese (Inland Sea 內海仔) or Lāi-hái-á (潟湖) in Taiwanese. It is an enchanting natural …

Homemade kimchi in jars.
Traditions, Featured
Viena Abdon

Harnessing the Power of Fermentation: Enhancing Brain and Gut Health

Exterior of the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.
Humans, Featured
Mikel Davis

An Immigrant Professor’s Tale of Success in an American University

Selected pieces of beautifully colored or tanned leather on a leather craftsman's work desk.
Lifestyle, Featured
Viena Abdon

Getting Started With Leatherworking: A Beginner’s Guide

Well Being

A head of lettuce.
Health
Troy Oakes

Eating Leafy Greens Could Be Better for Oral Health Than Using Mouthwash

Over half the adult population in the UK and U.S. have gum disease from poor oral health. Typical …

Insights

Health
Nathan Machoka

Pet Ownership May Slow Down Dementia Risk in Older People

Self Improvement
Nathan Machoka

Lessons from Failure: How to Use Failure to Your Advantage

Health
Troy Oakes

Alzheimer’s May Have Once Spread From Person to Person

Discovery & Adventures

The Mountain Goddess temple.
Mysteries
Max Lu

Unveiling the Mysteries: China’s Recent Paranormal Incidents

China, a land steeped in history and culture, is also home to some of the most intriguing paranormal events. Today, we delve into two of …

Science & Tech

A rogue ocean wave.
Environment
Troy Oakes

Rogue Waves in the Ocean Are Much More Common Than Anyone Suspected

We used three-dimensional imaging of ocean waves to capture freakish seas that produce a notorious …

A Landsat image.
Technology
Troy Oakes

Australia Just Committed $207 Million to a Major Satellite Program.

Last week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed an A$207 …

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve.
Environment
Troy Oakes

Australian ‘Bush Glass’ Bears the Fingerprints of a Cosmic Collision With an Iron Meteorite

How Earth and the other planets of the solar system formed and evolved over the …

Special Features

Skyline of Kobe, Japan.
Environment
Viena Abdon

Discovering Sustainability: Unveiling the Top 10 Cleanest Cities in the World

Cleanliness reflects the city’s dedication to sustainability, public health, and the quality of life of its citizens. While …

Insights

Environment
Troy Oakes

Why Does a Leap Year Have 366 Days?

Peace and Conflict
Troy Oakes

Australia Risks Falling Behind Allies on Research Security