Whether found in the human body, the atmosphere, or the natural environment, water is essential for life on Earth. In line with the upcoming World Water Day, below are some facts about this mysterious ...

In much of sub-Saharan Africa, it is a daily struggle to collect safe, potable drinking water. And yet, rain does fall. Twenty years ago, an innovative organization decided to look up, not down, to ...

In a significant move to update the nation’s food labeling standards, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized rules defining “healthy” nutrient content claims on food packaging. The ...

Since the 29th UN Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, closed to mixed reviews last year, all eyes have turned to COP30, set to take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. Belém, ...

HJIFEP envisions a world where humanity and the natural world coexist in harmony. Such a world would be built on the principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universally shared values. To ...

Lithium is found in small amounts in volcanic (igneous) rock and waters of mineral springs. Given its importance as a primary component of lithium-ion batteries, below are some facts on this element.

The Global Carbon Budget Office, led by Prof. Pierre Friedlingstein from the University of Exeter, England, published its Global Carbon Budget 2024 report. Similar to how a company’s budget determines ...

As winter wanes and sunny days return, it’s a great shift from being cooped up at home to basking in the sun. Before going outside, however, it’s better to be safe than sorry from the effects of UV ...

Whether it be on Valentine’s Day or White Day (on which men reciprocate gifts to women in response to Valentine’s Day in some Asian countries), chocolate is typically given as a sweet, romantic treat.

Wildlife and biodiversity conservation, which is emphasized each year on World Wildlife Day on March 3, has focused on the endangered black rhino of South Africa. One way to support this work is ...

As environmental challenges become increasingly urgent, many schools proactively educate and inspire the next generation of eco-conscious citizens. Enter the concept of “eco-schools” that integrate ...