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10 of the Amazing Benefits of Palo Santo
10 of the Amazing Benefits of Palo Santo

10 of the Amazing Benefits of Palo Santo

Palo Santo is known for being an incredibly fragrant wood that’s linked to good fortune. It’s burned as incense, and has notes of pine, lemon, and mint. Palo Santo is related to Frankincense, and its name in Spanish means “holy wood”. Palo Santo has a range of uses and benefits in both ancient and modern cultures. It’s become increasingly popular as more people turn to holistic therapies for both mental and spiritual help. Here are 10 of the amazing [...]

Nature sounds and Human brain
Nature sounds and Human brain

Nature sounds and Human brain

A study related to the well-being of humans by connecting to nature and environment refers to ‘Environmental Psychology.’ Environmental psychology believes that nature is significantly involved in the conduct and development of human beings. This type of study believes that nature contributes to the humans’ behavior, feelings, and even thinking to a large extent. Another research with the title of ‘Human-Nature Relationship and Its Impact on Health: A Critical Review,’ showed how nature is inter-connected with humans’ wellbeing, and [...]

Ganymede (Jupiter III)
Ganymede (Jupiter III)

Ganymede (Jupiter III)

Ganymede is the largest moon of Jupiter. It also happens to be the largest moon in our Solar System. Bigger than planet Mercury actually. It was discovered by Simon Marius in 1610, who named it Ganymede, after Zeus' cup-bearer. Its diameter is 5,268.2 km and it takes 7 days and 3 hours for it to orbit Jupiter. Ganymede's distance from Big J is 1.070 million km. Ganymede's core is iron-rich and liquid, it also has an internal ocean, [...]

Io
Io

Io

If you've ever wondered where the actual hell could be located (if it were real), I'm here to tell you it would be in our Solar System. On Jupiter's moon Io, actually. It was named Io (which means "moon" in ancient greek) after one of Zeus' lovers. This little guy is packed with about 400 active volcanoes. In fact, it is the most active (volcanically) body in our Solar System. A total badass! It's a bit bigger [...]

Europa (Jupiter II)
Europa (Jupiter II)

Europa (Jupiter II)

Europa is one of 79 and the 4th largest moon of Jupiter. It was discovered by Simon Marius in 1609, who named it "Europa", after a princess from Greek Mythology. Its diameter is 3121.6km, just a bit smaller than Earth's moon. It takes roughly 3.5 days for Europa to orbit Jupiter. Europa's distance from Jupiter is about 670.900km. Scientists believe that Europa has an iron core and an atmosphere (mostly oxygen). The surface is smooth and icy. Under [...]

The Moon (Luna)
The Moon (Luna)

The Moon (Luna)

The Moon(or Luna) is Earth's only natural satellite. It was created as a result of collision between Earth and Mars-sized protoplanet Teia 4.53 billion years ago. It's 384399 km away from Earth and moves away from our planet at a rate of 3.8 cm per year. The Moon's gravity is 1/6 of Earth's and it has no atmosphere. In 2009 NASA announced that they have found water on the moon. The Moon's cycle is 29 days, 12 hours, [...]

The Great African Green Wall
The Great African Green Wall

The Great African Green Wall

Africa and sustainable development get mentioned in the same breath many times. But the fact is that it would take more than literature to achieve the desired goals especially in light of the many challenges facing the continent. Among such challenges are droughts on an epic scale, significant climate change, and desertification. Consequently, the African Union introduced an initiative spanning many countries including Niger, Libya, Gambia, and Sudan. It is geared towards limiting the effects of these challenges as [...]