In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Leonardo DiCaprio's Re:wild used 90 countries to fight ecosystem loss through local partnerships; its work still spans 590 million acres in active conservation worldwideLeonardo DiCaprio’s Re shows that protecting nature often begins with the people who live closest to it. Across 90 countries, the organizat...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
In 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre Santa Ynez ranch for $4.69 million; 4 years later, the riverfront estate was listed for $5.4 million with a barn and pastureIn 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre ranch in Santa Ynez for $4.69 million. The peaceful riverfront estate offered plenty of open s...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
3 Zodiac Signs are about to hit their luckiest stretch of September, and Virgo season is the reasonFor these three signs, luck may not arrive as a sudden windfall or an unexpected stroke of fortune. Instead, it could show up as the right ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
1978, Massachusetts developed a 127-acre reef of 2,500 concrete-filled tire bundles in Nantucket Sound; a 2019 survey found fish arrived in about 33 seconds at reefs versus nearly eight minutes over bare sandNearly fifty years ago, Massachusetts introduced tire reefs to enhance marine ecosystems. Recent research indicates that these structures n...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jon Kabat-Zinn, 'Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life, and your actions happen in accordance with that' teaches timeless ideas of purpose, meaning, wisdom, life lessons, perspective, optimismQuote of the day by Jon Kabat-Zinn presents mindfulness as a practice of wholehearted participation in life. Awareness makes room for clari...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
In 1940, a dog named Robot led four French teenagers into a hidden cave; what they found inside had been sealed away for 17,000 yearsFour teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave in France in September 1940, after their dog, Robot, led them to a hole in the ground. Inside, t...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Feeling constipated? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 simple drinks that will make you poop naturallyCertain beverages can gently support digestive regularity and ease occasional constipation. Caffeinated drinks like coffee and green tea st...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Spraying white vinegar under the bed: Why this cleaning hack works, how to do it and what are the benefits?Spraying white vinegar under the bed is a simple cleaning hack that may help freshen the space, neutralize unpleasant odors and tackle ligh...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Life lesson from Sadhguru: 'Just spend a minute to identify at least one thing in your life that is not...'; spiritual leader's inspiring quote shares timeless lesson on how to remove negativity from your life, and embrace mindfulness, acceptance and optimismSadhguru turned 68 on September 3. The spiritual leader and yoga expert shared seven ways to break from a creative and psychological rut an...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
In 2016, New Smyrna Beach faced Hurricane Matthew with planted living shorelines; winds topped 90 mph, yet the demonstration structures remained standingThe living shoreline initiative in New Smyrna Beach demonstrated remarkable resilience during Hurricane Matthew, effectively absorbing the ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Camp Wilkes replaced a failed 150-foot wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline; a 60-year analysis found the switch would save the Biloxi camp about $73,000Camp Wilkes replaced a failed wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline. This ecologically friendly solution is projected to save the camp se...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and FlorenceIn North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like mars...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan RanchSan Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST