Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

When Plastic Speaks: Coca-Cola, Corporate Power, and the Global Tide of Waste

Coca-Cola tops the list of global plastic polluters, with branded waste found on beaches and streets worldwide. This in-depth investigation explores the data, corporate accountability, lawsuits, and the cultural loss of refill systems, while imagining a future beyond single-use plastics.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Quiet Weight of a Civilization That Vanished: The Mystery of the Indus Valley’s Disappearance

Around 1900 BCE, one of the world’s oldest civilizations (famed for its precise brickwork, advanced sanitation, and vibrant trade) began to fade. The Indus Valley’s disappearance wasn’t a fiery collapse but a slow, intricate unwinding shaped by shifting rivers, climate change, and the quiet erosion of daily care.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

How Many Cells Are in the Human Body? The Silent Symphony of Life

Explore the astonishing number of cells that make up the human body, from their incredible diversity to their intricate functions. This journey through the microscopic world reveals the vital role of cells in sustaining life, their aging processes, and their regenerative potential.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

When the Buzz Fades: How Radiation Is Silencing the Bees

An urgent exploration of new research showing how just one hour of 900 MHz radiation (the same frequency that powers our phones) can cause metabolic collapse in honey bees. This weaves together science, ecology, and the invisible dangers of our modern world, warning that the bees’ disorientation may mirror our own.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Secret Lives of Lab Rats

Explore the secret lives of lab rats in this thought-provoking article. Learn how these often-overlooked creatures have shaped scientific discoveries, from memory research to genetic studies. Discover their resilience and the quiet sacrifices they’ve made in the name of human progress.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

We Are Vessels of Light: How Sunlight Moves Through Us and Mends Our Vision

Longer wavelengths in sunlight don’t just warm our skin, they pass through the human body, restore cellular energy, and may even improve vision. Discover how red and infrared light reach deep into our biology and reawaken something ancient in our cells.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Day the Ocean Whispered Less: When Blue Whales Began to Go Silent

Blue whales (once the loudest singers of the sea) are falling eerily silent. Scientists say it’s a warning sign, tied to starvation, climate shifts, and the unraveling of ocean ecosystems. What happens when the sea stops singing?

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Hands That Grow the Bitters: A Visit to Bluestem Botanicals

Discover the story behind Bluestem Botanicals, a Pennsylvania-based herbal farm crafting the most soulful bitters I’ve ever found. This post explores the people, plants, and philosophy behind their field-to-flask alchemy.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Smog-Eating Streets: The Concrete That Breathes

A revolutionary smog-eating concrete is turning highways into living air purifiers. Infused with titanium dioxide, this pavement cleans city air using sunlight, offering a hopeful step toward breathable urban spaces.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Gentle Weight of Light

Light has weight, not in pounds, but in pressure. Photons can move comets, bend around stars, and warm your skin across the emptiness of space. Explore the surprising force of light and its cosmic influence on everything from moonlight and mirrors to healing, memory, and the universe’s birth.

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