Ali Mirchi, Oklahoma State University; Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine; Kaveh Madani, United Nations University, and Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; United Nations University Fall marks the start of Iran’s rainy season, but large parts of the country have barely seen a drop as the nation faces one of its worst droughts in decades. Several key reservoirs are nearly dry, and Tehran, the nation’s capital, is facing an impending...

Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep managed populations...

A living tapestry of heritage, nature, and culture, Lebanon represents a thrill holiday for both mainstream icons as well as off-the-beaten-trail adventure. In addition to its world-famous archaeological sites and cosmopolitan urban areas, the country contains many more secrets to be unraveled that still represent an almost daunting challenge to everyone who embraces the challenge of traveling off the beaten tourist track. Travels commence in northern town Bcharre, within the Kadisha Valley. Famous for mountains and history, Bcharre has the Cedars of God, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Centuries-old cedries' forests, in deference to the Lebanese sustainability, provide tourists with a peaceful promenade between centuries-old trees and an eerie experience with...

With each bite you take in a new place, you enter a story shaped by climate, migration and local resources that define regional cooking. You will notice how staple ingredients-rice in Asia, maize in the Americas, wheat in the Mediterranean-anchor daily meals and how preservation methods like drying, fermenting and smoking reflect both necessity and creativity. You should explore how technique matters: the precision of Japanese knife work, the slow braises of French cuisine, the high-heat wok tossing of Chinese stir-fries and the open-fire roasting common across African and South American kitchens. Technique transmits values about time, community and the relationship between cook and ingredients. Your palate will be guided by...

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid farewell to the days of conspicuous metal braces. The latest trend in orthodontics embraces subtlety with the advent of invisible aligners. These custom-made, transparent trays discreetly guide your teeth into alignment without compromising your daily appearance. No more hiding behind metal wires – the path to a radiant smile is...