From John Cage to modern cyborgs, explore the fascinating history of turning the secret life of plants and mushrooms into art.
All Life on Earth Shares One Ancestor, and It Lived in a Hellish, Primordial World
New research has pushed back the date of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) to 4.2 billion years ago. Discover the surprisingly complex life of our oldest relative.
Flesh-Eating Parasite That “Screws” Into Skin Found in US for First Time in Decades
A horrifying flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been found in a human in the US for the first time in decades. Learn about this real-life monster.
You might rub the world’s most expensive bird droppings into your face
Geisha Facial” refers to a beauty treatment that uses nightingale droppings. In Japan, the poop is called Uguisu No Fun. Japanese geishas have used this treatment for centuries.
5 steps to combat climate change and alleviate anxiety
You can ease your anxiety by taking some concrete steps toward a cleaner planet. Even small actions can make a big impact, so here are five ideas from In Pure Spirit to get you started.
10 common toxic dangers to your dogs and cats this Christmas
Sometimes, hidden risks can spoil the day and dangers people didn’t know they had to be anxious about. The Christmas tradition of bringing in certain plants is one of them.
Seaspiracy: Netflix to tackle the global fishing industry
Netflix is showing a trailer for their forthcoming seapiracy, which looks at the need for sustainable fishing and how far we are from that.
Incredible footage of wolves running on a Canadian highway
Have you ever been that close to such majestic hunters in the wild?
Would mother nature be upset at you?
A guy is calling out for Mother Gaia, and he’s worried because he thinks he cocked up. Gaia reassures him that should never get mad, no matter what he’s done.
LastTissue: Save 2 litres of water each time you blow your nose
Every year 8,000,000 trees are felled just for American sneezes alone.
