Animals, Featured

Resilient Gibbon: The Story of a ‘Skywalker’ Thriving in Myanmar’s Jungles

The resilient “Skywalker” gibbon lives deep in the canopy of Myanmar’s rich jungles. This amazing primate, first spotted along the border between China and Myanmar in 2017, has fascinated scientists with its ability to thrive in extreme adversity. Once rare in Yunnan Province of China, new findings reveal a flourishing gibbon population within Myanmar. This ...

Nathan Machoka

A gibbon in the trees.

3 Science-Backed Ways to Prevent Dementia and Protect Your Brain

Are you looking to prevent cognitive impairment, including dementia? Scientists have identified three highly effective strategies to protect the brain from declining memory: moderating alcohol intake, steering clear of busy roads, and reducing sugar consumption. These measures have been pinpointed as the most effective ways to lower the risk of cognitive disorders. Key strategies to ...

Max Lu

Hands cupped to hold a cutout shaped like a human head with a tree inside where the brain would be, losing its autumn leaves.

Rekindling Teamwork: Key Approaches to Boost Workplace Cooperation

Conflicts are an inevitable aspect of any team dynamic. The key to successful teamwork lies in mastering effective methods to reestablish cooperation. Organizations are typically made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varied qualifications. For such teams to succeed, leaders must foster an environment of cooperation and collaboration. While cooperation might seem straightforward ...

Nathan Machoka

A group of business people during a team meeting in a modern office.

Embracing Life’s Uncertainties with Grace: A Lesson in Letting Go

The mountains quieted as the sun set and birds returned to their nests. Suddenly, a young man, his face contorted with anger, charged up a high hillside, shouting as if to release his pent-up life’s frustrations. The plight of the young man His outburst disturbed a Zen master meditating nearby. With a serene expression, the ...

Max Lu

Willow fluff on branches in the sun.

The ‘Mixed Abilities Art Troupe’ Motto: Never Give Up

Have you heard of the “Mixed Abilities Art Troupe”? This group was established in 2005 by Liu Ming, the Troupe’s founder, and Taiwan’s first disabled person to win a Golden Bell Award for broadcasting the troupe. This group comprises members with physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing and speech impediments, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and ...

Emma Lu

Members of the 'Mixed Abilities Art Troupe.'

Traveler’s Guide: Dealing With and Avoiding Food Poisoning

When traveling to new places, facing food poisoning can be a horrid experience. Therefore, avoiding this should be part of your bucket list of preparations before you travel to new destinations.   In addition, food poisoning can be deadly if you lack the knowledge to handle such an issue. Avoiding it means not only food preparation, ...

Viena Abdon

A couple of travelers with food poisoning.

Making Strangers Happy: Man Learns Street’s Favorite Viral Dance Moves

It’s not uncommon for viral dance moves to take the Internet by storm. What is unique, however, is how one man learned his favorite street moves and went viral with them.  There may be linguistic, cultural, and traditional barriers in today’s globe, but there are also commonalities that transcend all of that. When people of ...

Viena Abdon

Social media dancing.

Eminent Monk of the Tang Dynasty: The Life and Miracles of Pan Liao Quan

Pan Liao Quan (812-861) was a revered monk during the Tang Dynasty, whose life was marked by spiritual phenomena from the very beginning. Born in Sha County, Fujian Province, to Pan Dezhang and a mother surnamed Qiu, his early life already hinted at his future monastic significance. The unyielding fist A notable event occurred right ...

Emma Lu

Asian monk walking through grass toward a giant Buddha statue.

Earthquake Preparedness: Your Guide to Survival and Resilience

Earthquakes often strike without warning. Even with advance alerts, predictions can only estimate the potential impact, leaving people vulnerable to unexpected injuries. How can you protect yourself when an earthquake hits? What should you do to survive after it occurs? And what preparations can be made in advance to avoid being caught off guard? When ...

Max Lu

Two partially collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes hit Nepal on April 25 and May 12, 2015.

How a Blood Donation Became Destiny: A Love Story Written in Blood

The life-saving power of blood donation is well known. However, the destinies that intertwine because of the decision to donate are yet to be explored. We’ve all heard the saying “A single blood donation can save a life,” but have you ever heard of a blood donation leading to a miraculous twist of fate? This ...

Max Lu

Giving one's heart.