Although they are cute, squirrels will swear at you if they eat every tomato or strawberry in your garden, or if they dig up and eat your flower bulbs. But let’s face it: No matter how hard you try to keep squirrels out of your garden, you really can’t keep squirrels out of your great … Read more
Milkweed is a stunning native wildflower in North America that enriches your garden in many ways and has a unique bond with the delicate monarch butterfly. The reason behind this is that the milkweed provides the king with the necessary nutrition and room to mate. Growing milkweed in our gardens to provide these pests with … Read more
Dark as night. Snowfalls, muddy roads and crushing twists. Spiders and bats. Jumping off the cliff and into the unknown. For a fossil, how far would you go? During the two-year recovery mission, which lasted about sixty hours in a cave below the surface, we reached our limits and then some. Potholes Cave Reserve is … Read more
Mint’s aromatic properties are useful for more than just cooking; They also work well to keep insects away from your outdoor areas. Studies confirm this claim. A 2014 study found that the oils of the peppermint plant have natural insecticidal and repellent properties. Beyond its effectiveness as a repellant, peppermint has many other uses. Being … Read more
Researchers find an underwater hole An underwater sinkhole so deep that researchers haven’t even reached the bottom has been found. The world’s deepest place, Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH), is located off the southeast coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and is at least 420 meters (1,380 ft) below sea level.According to Live Science, this is … Read more
A recent Cleveland Clinic study found a link between the onset of cardiovascular disease and high niacin levels. Niacin is a B vitamin prevalent in the Western diet. It also treats high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. According to current research, the “vitamin B paradox” stems from the possibility that certain B vitamin supplements may increase the … Read more
Researchers Find “Pure Math” Embedded in Evolutionary Genetics For mathematicians, math is beautiful in a way that most of us do not see. However, nature is a beautiful place where one can witness beauty resulting from mathematical correlations. If we can recognize them, the seemingly limitless patterns found in the natural world are supported by … Read more
Are your previously shiny baking sheets worn out and tarnished from all the culinary mischief they’ve been up to? Don’t panic; Hydrogen peroxide is the answer, just in your medicine cabinet. Known for its antibacterial properties, this humble household staple has secret powers as a powerful cleaner. How can this product revitalize your favorite baking … Read more
It’s entertaining to observe and listen to American goldfinches. The birds are more than just lovely. Males have feathers that are almost unbelievably bright yellow, and they have a characteristic undulating flight pattern. But they’re gregarious too. Bird lovers with backyards who wish to draw these feathered companions to their landscapes are in luck. Milkweed … Read more
White vinegar is a wonderful ingredient when it comes to natural cleaning. Thanks to the acidic nature of white vinegar, you can easily deal with dirt, grease and grime. Be it in the common living space of your home, in the kitchen or in the bathroom. It is perfect for use in your garden. For … Read more
