California’s Natural Lakes
California is home to not only sunshine and beaches. Among the Californian trees, valleys, and mountains, rests more than 3,000 lakes. Some, like Lake Almanor and Lake Shasta, located in northeastern California, are artificial and act as reservoirs, but still possess natural beauty. However, for those preferring natural lakes as destinations for camping, hiking, or […]
Bian Que: How Did the Master Physician Learn and Practice His Skills?
During the Warring States Period (c. 471-221 BCE), Chinese society was in constant conflict, and the people lived a turbulent lifestyle. During this chaotic time in history, a master medical physician was born by the name of Qin Yueren. According to Shiji, better known as the Records of the Grand Historian written by Sima Qian […]
California’s New Coronavirus Dip Does not Match Wastewater Surveillance Data
There is no doubt that coronavirus mutates and creates new variants quickly. Subvariants of the now-dominant omicron have reached stage BA.5 in the state of California. Subvariant BA.1 was seen in March. April saw BA.2. Covid cases dropped slightly in California, by around 6%, in the second week of June, according to Los Angeles Times. […]
French Election Might Change the World Order?
While the conflict in Ukraine hooks people’s attention globally, something potentially world-changing is happening in France. The 2022 French presidential election is now entering its second round, where Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off against each other in the final battle to the French presidency. The 2022 election might as well be a […]
From Wild Chrysanthemums to Our Survival Knowledge
The Earth is the most compassionate land that allows a gigantic list of species, plants and landscapes to flourish. They have enriched human lives for thousands upon thousands of years. We have survived countless plagues and pandemics throughout history, and we did not accomplish this without support. Plants have been well-documented in their effectiveness in […]
World’s Natural Healing Spots to Send Your Anxiety Away
What is better than a trip after the difficult years of the pandemic? Traveling to take on a new adventure, to discover mountains or grasslands you have never seen before; some return to the same cottage in a pristine forest; some travel to see old friends in that old little town. Regardless of where you […]
Who First Discovered Petroleum?
With its nickname being “liquid gold,” petroleum holds a vital position in modern society. This dark liquid hiding underneath the ground is primarily composed of alkanes, naphthenes, and aromatics. As a fossil fuel, petroleum is naturally formed from dead organisms like zooplankton, plants, or other animals buried deeper and deeper into the Earth after millions […]
Could Emmanuel Macron Win the Second Elysee Term?
While the world battling between Ukraine – Russian crisis, French are entering presidential election season. The 44-year-old Emmanuel Macron received 2,098 signatures. He has the second most number of signatures among the twelve candidates. Valérie Pécresse, with 2,636 signatures, has the most number of signatures. For the full chart of signature count, please read more […]
Unpredictable Aurora, Magnificent Universe
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a natural spectacle of iridescent light rays in the sky, usually visible at night. The scientific cause behind this phenomenon that many peoples throughout history have related to their deities is a less peaceful one: when the Sun releases energized particles toward the Earth and the particles collide […]
How is the French President Selected?
The first round of the 2022 French presidential election will begin on April 10. The current French president Emmanuel Macron announced at the last minute that he would be joining the election to seek a second term in office. The election consists of two rounds. Should no candidate receive the majority of votes in the […]