Nature helps mental health, research says—but only for rich, white people?
New study finds troubling lack of diversity—in participants and geography—in field that explores nature’s effects on mental health.
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 4, 2022
World’s Largest Treehouse Resort Opening in the Smoky Mountains
Treehouses inspire visions of Tarzan swinging through the forest. Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is the largest treehouse resort in the world.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022
Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses
Everyone experiences smells in their own unique way – the same scent can be pleasant, too intense or even undetectable to different noses.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 7, 2022
Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows
A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021
Bosnian man builds rotating house so that his wife has diversified view
Seeking to please his wife who had wished for a more diversified view from their family house, an innovator has built a rotating house.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2021
Woman, 30, diagnosed with HIV 8 years ago may be naturally cured of the virus
An anonymous woman from Argentina has become only the second person known to ever show no detectable traces of an HIV infection
Joshua Shavit
Oct 27, 2021
Spending time in nature has a surprising effect on early childhood development
Few studies have investigated this pathway linking greenspace and developmental outcomes among children.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2021
Leonardo DiCaprio is giving $43M to restore the Galápagos Islands
"More than half of Earth’s remaining wild areas could disappear in the next few decades if we don’t decisively act."
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2021
For the first time in 100 years California condors will fly in the Pacific Northwest
It’s been decades since California condors were spotted gliding in the Pacific Northwest, but officials said that could soon change.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 18, 2021
Pandemic got you down? A little nature could help
[Feb. 18, 2021: University of Connecticut] Having trouble coping with COVID? Go take a hike. Literally. Researchers have long been aware...
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