In the misty shadows of British Columbia’s ancient forests, a ghostly figure moves with silent grace. Its white fur glows against the emerald moss and towering cedar trees, giving the impression of a spirit gliding through the wilderness. This is the Kermode bear, more commonly known as the “spirit bear”—a living marvel and a symbol ...
Imagine stepping into a misty Irish meadow at dawn, dew clinging to your boots, as a tangle of ancient branches weaves a spell around you. The air is thick with stories—of faeries, wise elders, and secrets whispered through leaves. Nowhere do these tales come alive more vividly than in the living folklore gardens of Ireland, ...
Imagine a kitchen where every peel, stem, and leftover finds a purpose—a space humming with the wisdom of generations, where nothing is wasted, and everything is cherished. This isn’t just a dream for environmentalists or culinary artists; it’s a living reality for countless Indigenous communities around the world. Long before “zero-waste” became a trending hashtag, ...
Imagine unlocking a door that leads to ancient wisdom, cosmic chants, and the roots of a civilization that shaped the world. That’s the power Sanskrit still holds in India today. Some call it a relic, fossilized and forgotten, while others see it as a wellspring of knowledge, waiting to bloom anew. Is Sanskrit merely a ...
Imagine wandering through a prehistoric landscape, only to stumble upon a creature as big as a Volkswagen Beetle, covered in a shell tougher than a knight’s armor. This is no monster from a fantasy novel, but the mighty Glyptodon—a real-life giant that once roamed South America. The story of Glyptodon is one of power, resilience, ...
Imagine stepping into a garden where every plant, every stone, and every direction carries deep meaning—where the earth itself feels alive with stories, wisdom, and the promise of healing. Medicine Wheel Gardens are not just places of beauty; they are vibrant, living classrooms rooted in Indigenous knowledge and tradition. In Canada, these sacred spaces are ...
Imagine stepping into a lush garden where every plant tells a story—where medicine, tradition, and nature intertwine beneath your fingertips. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the ancient wisdom of Māori rongoā (traditional medicine) is being rediscovered and celebrated through wellness gardens. These living sanctuaries, filled with powerful native plants like harakeke and kawakawa, are more than ...
The idea of leaving our home planet has always sent a tremor through the collective human spirit. Imagine standing under a cold, starlit sky, looking up at the red point that is Mars, and knowing that someone might set foot there in your lifetime. SpaceX’s bold ambition to send humans to Mars is more than ...
The world’s most breathtaking mountains are more than just towers of rock and snow—they are living legends. For countless cultures, these peaks are sacred, holding stories, spirits, and secrets passed down through generations. But as global tourism surges, ancient traditions and fragile environments face new pressures. Who gets to decide what happens atop these hallowed ...
Imagine plunging into the mysterious depths of the ocean, surrounded by shimmering scales, undulating fins, and creatures with faces so alien it’s hard to believe they share our planet. Now, here’s the twist: science can’t even agree on what a “fish” truly is. That’s right—this seemingly simple word hides one of biology’s strangest, most frustrating ...
Maria Faith Saligumba
Amy King, BSc Microbiology and Physiology
