Did you know that if all the trees on Earth vanished, humanity wouldn’t be far behind? Trees aren’t just part of our world—they’re the lifeline of life on Earth. From cleaning our air to keeping our soil in place, forests do so much more than you
Whale Falls: The Deep-Sea Feast You Didn’t Know Existed 🌊🐋 Ever wondered what happens to Whales when they die? When a whale's journey through life ends, it takes on an extraordinary new role: feeding and sustaining a deep-sea ecosystem. This phenomenon, called a Whale fall, is one of
Ever since I discovered I could make cupcakes with fruit juice, I’ve been on a full-on baking spree. Passion juice cupcakes? Life-changing. One experiment led to another, and before I knew it, I was whipping up orange-pear cupcakes without a recipe. My confidence was soaring—until I got bold
If someone popped the question, “Which great ape are we closest to?” your instant answer would probably be Chimpanzee! And you’d be right. But here's the twist: there’s another great ape we’re equally close to, one that lives life a little more... peacefully. Meet the
If you’ve ever watched the Transformers sequel, you probably know Bumblebee, the lovable, yellow Camaro who became my instant favorite. And if you’re a car enthusiast like me, chances are you’ve also watched the standalone Bumblebee movie (cue all the feels 🥹). But have you ever stopped to
Bamboo: The Grass That Thinks It’s a Tree Did you know the world’s fastest-growing plant isn’t a tree at all? Say hello to bamboo, the superstar of the plant world that’s often mistaken for a tree—but is actually a type of grass! Yep, you read
Only two northern white rhinos are left in the world. Habitat loss is now the number 1 threat to African species. Over 50% of coral reefs? Gone to warming oceans. Majority of headlines around animal news today are along these lines and the one thing that is crystal clear is,
Zoos often come across as a win-win situation, right? Animals get a home, meals on schedule, and protection—all for “free.” But is it really free for the animals? Or are we paying a much higher price than we realize? To be honest, writing this piece wasn’t easy. My
I’ve never really been a “flower girl.” Funny, right? Especially since my name is Heather! While candy has always been my first love (sweet tooth club 🍭), lately, I’ve found myself mesmerized by flowers because of my mum, who is a massive flower enthusiast. Her garden is a stunning
Can you imagine if the garbage truck in your neighbourhood did not come for a month? The stench alone will have you contemplating whether to relocate. No one likes the dirty work hence, why pollution is a major contributor to climate change but that’s not today’s focal point.
Picture this: you’re watching a nature documentary, and suddenly, a sea otter is gliding through a forest—not on land but underwater. The dense, silky "trees" swaying back and forth seem almost magical. What is this mysterious underwater grove? Meet kelp—one of the ocean’s most
A Pangolin is poached every 3 minutes for its scales, making it the most trafficked mammal on the planet. Elephant tusks become a high end collectors item and the same fate prescribed to Rhino horns. Bear fur? A luxury coat that we can honestly do without. And the list goes