Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Throughout history, representations of luxury and wealth have dominated the fashion industry. As a result, many materials now mimic extravagance but at a fraction of the cost by using different, less ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. Wellington is often called the world’s windiest city due to its average wind speed and strongest recorded ...

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the United States' industrialization. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people, and ...

Most animals cannot make blue pigments, but these ones have found a few workarounds. The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) produces melanin, a black pigment, meaning that its feathers should appear black ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Popular and distinctive, known for their kitten-like faces and ...

From having best friends to possessing uncanny senses, there is a lot to admire about gentle giants. With those big dreamy eyes, galumphing gate, and generally languid demeanor, cows don't get credit ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Denali—no longer called ...

Beyond nasturtium blossoms and rose petals, there is a surprising number of blooms that are a true delight to eat. The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek, and ...

Gerri Miller was a writer and editor who specialized in the entertainment industry. Much of her work focused on the intersection between science, nature, and the cinematic world. Many scientists ...

The Amazon River is unlike any other river on Earth. Its massive volumes of water feed the adjacent Amazon rainforest, make it impossible to build bridges over, and even raise the height of the ocean ...

Lisa has been writing for People Inc. since 2005 and works with a wide range of educational publishers, conservation nonprofits, and research institutions. She has written for science museums, nature ...