An increasing amount of research demonstrates the benefits of spending time in nature for mental, physical, and cognitive health—an experience that the stewards of Ho‘oulu ‘Āina have witnessed firsthand. Senior citizens who had relied on walkers and canes have regained a degree of mobility. People with diabetes have experienced a decrease in their glucose levels. Teens who were depressed have […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, Central Indiana is facing intense weather, with numerous areas in the state subjected to a Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of central Indiana until 10 p.m., with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes being the main threats. Meteorologist experts confirmed that a preliminary tornado was observed in […]
As climate change accelerates, wildfires have become more severe, less predictable, and far more destructive. Yet in the middle of this growing crisis, one source of knowledge has been quietly guiding scientists: old trees. The relationship between old trees and wildfires reveals how forests have survived centuries of burning, how ecosystems naturally regulate fire, and why today’s fires behave so […]
Butterfly populations have seen a decline of 22% among 554 recorded species in the United States, as revealed by a recent study published in the journal Science. The study states, “Our national-scale findings provide the most comprehensive—and alarming—overview of the status of butterflies across the country in the early 21st century.” “Rapid butterfly declines across the United States during the […]
The Trump administration has fired about 800 probationary staff members from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Trump fires 800 employees at national weather services.The federal organization in charge of weather forecasting and climate research,in a dramatic move that has alarmed scientists,meteorologists,and lawmakers. Details of the Firings: The layoffs, which began on February 27, 2025,mainly affected probationary employees,such as satellite […]