By Ying Zhu Deep in the bellies of cows are tiny microbes that ferment grass and hay, breaking it down into fatty acids that serve as bovine energy—and into planet-warming methane gas. The gas eventually makes its way to the atmosphere via …
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From March 26 to July 16, a temporary but high-profile exhibit was displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It is named “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence,” aiming to explore Japanese artistic impressions in the international world during the Ukiyo-e period, …
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By Suri Zheng Have you ever felt the ocean and noticed it felt warmer than, let’s say… a few years ago? Well, the leading cause of that might be ocean acidification. The Industrial Revolution of the 1800s triggered an escalation of carbon …
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Hiking up a mountain can be an exciting exercise to stretch your body and release your mental stress. For people who want to challenge themselves and start having an enjoyable and safe experience, here are some tips with importance explained by personal …
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By Ying Zhu Microplastics are small plastic particles that measure less than 5 millimeters in size. They are widely found in the environment, and their pollution has become a major global concern. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including plastic waste, …
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As the summer heat settles in, nothing beats a cooling and satisfying dish to soothe our palates. If anything hot and greasy cannot whet your appetite, try Spicy Cold Skin Noodle from Shaanxi. Also known as Liangpi, it is flat, wide, chewy, …
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By Suri Zheng What is desertification? It is “the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically due to drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.” Or to put it in similar words, the process by which vegetation in grasslands eventually disappears. This term …
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