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

Ancient RNA from a Woolly Mammoth Frozen in the Ice

Scientists sequenced 39,000-year-old RNA from a frozen woolly mammoth named Yuka, revealing his final moments at the cellular level and reshaping what we know about extinction.

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

When a Desert Keeps a Rainforest Alive

The Amazon survives on dust blown from the Sahara. Explore the mystical, scientific, and interconnected story of how one desert keeps a rainforest alive.

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

Why We Feel Weather Changes in Our Bones

We can sense storms before they arrive. Explore the science and hidden instincts behind why our bones react to pressure, humidity, and shifting skies.

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

The Crows Who Clean Our Cities

Wild crows in Sweden are learning to pick up cigarette butts for rewards. Read about the science and surreal beauty of this cross-species collaboration.

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

Do We Really Own Our Bodies?

Do we really own our bodies? This post explores the strange legal reality behind organs, DNA, tissues, medical data, and bodily rights.

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

The Science of Hope

A 14-year Australian study reveals that hope isn’t emotion, it’s architecture. It shapes health, wealth, resilience, and the human will to continue.

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

How to Reuse Your Rice Water for Gardening

Don’t pour it out, rice water is rich in natural nutrients that nourish soil, boost growth, and bring life back to your plants. Here’s how and why it works.

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

Warm Drinks for the Season as Chosen by a Sommelier

Explore 11 warm drink recipes for winter (smoked tea, golden milk, spiced coffees) and why they’re so comfortingly effective in the winter time.

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