Taiwan, Editor's Pick

The Magnificent Baiyang Trail in Taiwan

The Baiyang Trail (白楊步道) is a popular scenic hiking trail located in the internationally renowned Taroko National Park in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County. Its entrance is about 300 meters (984 feet) away from Tianxiang (天祥) on the Central Cross-Island Highway. The trail is a family-friendly hiking path featuring tunnels, valleys, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls, and a ...

Billy Shyu

The Baiyang Trail is famous for its intriguing tunnels.

How Nuclear War Would Affect Earth Today

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study provides stark information on the global impact of nuclear war. The study’s lead author LSU Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Assistant Professor Cheryl Harrison and coauthors ran multiple computer simulations ...

Troy Oakes

A mother and daughter watching a nuclear bomb explode.

Is It Time for a Mental Health Makeover?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mastering your mind is key to a healthy and happy ...

Tatiana Denning

Smiling bearded man sitting back and taking a break from working on his laptop at a coffee shop.

2 Kinds of People You Should Be Good To 

There are all kinds of people in the world. However, there are two kinds of people you should always be good to. 1. Those who are kind to you  In the Song Dynasty (960-1279), a gentleman called Mr. Sun was well known for his kindness. He always did good deeds to help others. His life ...

Helen London

A lotus in bloom.

The Elixir of Good Health: ‘Honesty’ 

Honesty is one of the essential virtues of being a human being. Being honest with each other can establish good communication, while lying has negative consequences. We all know that lies will eventually see the light of day. A scientific study on “honesty” found that telling the truth over a long period of time had ...

Helen London

A smiling African American couple.

The Astonishing Impact of Our Thoughts 

“Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.” — Buddha  Much like clouds floating across the afternoon sky, a multitude of thoughts come and go through our minds each day. In fact, a 2020 study found that the average person has over 6,000 thoughts per day. That’s a lot of thinking!   But how many ...

Tatiana Denning

Serious young woman lost in her thoughts.

Darryl Perry: The Man Who Went to Heaven and Came Back

Darryl Perry’s world suddenly changed on March 15, 2007, at around 4 a.m. At 40 years of age, he suddenly suffered a massive heart attack that left him vegetative. However, against all odds, Darryl awakened from his coma, carrying an incredible story to tell with him.  Who is ‘Miracle Man’ Darryl Perry? Darryl Perry was ...

Arianne Ayson

Beaming light through the clouds.

Resentment Shortens Your Life

Everybody has negative moods sometimes, such as resentment, dissatisfaction, etc. Usually, they disappear soon, but if you are frequently in such moods or hold onto them for a long time, wrinkles will soon develop on your face and make you look old. Why resentment and anger make you look old Have you noticed that when ...

David Jirard

Carrying resentment around is not good for your health.