Nature

Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Are Not

Have you ever thought about the fact that bananas are technically berries, but strawberries aren’t? Or that peanuts aren’t actually nuts? These are just a few examples of how our everyday language and assumptions often don’t match up with scientific reality. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of these

What is the Fungus in The Last of Us?

"The Last of Us" is an incredible TV series that takes place in a post-apocalyptic America. Created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO, the show is actually based on a popular 2013 video game developed by Naughty Dog. The story is set in the year 2023, twenty years

Julia Butterfly Hill Lived in a Tree for 738 Days

On December 10, 1997 Julia Hill climbed a 1500-year-old redwood tree named Luna and she didn’t come down for another 738 days.Julia Butterfly Hill, American environmental activist, lived in the canopy of a giant 1500-year-old redwood tree named Luna for 738 days, from December 1997 to December 1999. She did

Daisugi: Technique to Produce Wood without Cutting Down Trees

The Japanese have been producing wood for 700 years without cutting down trees.Japan is an intriguing country (especially for an outsider) that never ceases to amaze and inspire people by striving for perfection. It appears that the pursuit of excellence is something that’s deeply embedded in culture, and it shows