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A Short History of Seaweed Around the World: Kelp Farming, Murky Monsters, Science, and Sustainable Aquaculture For the Future

Seaweed has a holdfast on coastal cultures. Here’s a bit of seaweed history to celebrate the end of summer. — Tangled, briny masses of kelp litter the shoreline, curling around your ankles as the waves crash onto the strand. The baby uses a piece to adorn their sand castle, and you recline underneath under an oversized umbrella. What’s for lunch? You check nearby restaurants. We could go for some sushi…

History

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A Short History of Seaweed Around the World: Kelp Farming, Murky Monsters, Science, and…
A Short History of Seaweed Around the World: Kelp Farming, Murky Monsters, Science, and…
History

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May 2

Tree Personalities: A Woodland Who’s Who According to Myths and Legends from Around the World

Twenty-something trees and their temperaments, explained — Most trees are friendly, but some have a few tricks up their trunk. Lately, I’ve been exploring whether trees might leave behind ghosts — and along this journey, I’ve gathered that the type of tree might make all the difference. According to myth, different trees have different personalities. Some trees…

Culture

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Tree Personalities: A Woodland Who’s Who According to Myths and Legends from Around the World
Tree Personalities: A Woodland Who’s Who According to Myths and Legends from Around the World
Culture

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Apr 29

Hold onto Your Horns this Taurus Season

Far from bullish, this celestial cow has rich history and mythology — (April 20 — May 20)* If you’ve ever watched a bull saunter through its territory, you’ve likely contemplated the easy bucolic life of an animal that doesn’t have a care in the world. And in doing this you would have completely underestimated the beast’s true power. Bulls are fighters. They…

Culture

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Hold onto Your Horns this Taurus Season
Hold onto Your Horns this Taurus Season
Culture

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ILLUMINATION

·Apr 27

Mushrooms are Having a Moment. Here’s How to Become *Mush* More Mycological this Season.

From closet mushrooms to foraging fungi, mushrooms are incredibly versatile — Rich, earthy tones amid a landscape of scattered leaves. Savory meat substitutes and delicious brain food. Fly agaric fashion and mushroom forays. Mushrooms are incredibly versatile. From popular science to your local supermarket, these fungal fruiting bodies capture our attention. Mushrooms can break down harmful plastics, improve focus, and form…

Environment

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Mushrooms are Having a Moment. Here’s How to Become *Mush* More Mycological this Season.
Mushrooms are Having a Moment. Here’s How to Become *Mush* More Mycological this Season.
Environment

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Mar 31

Arriving at an Avid Aries Season

All that glitters and how Greco-Roman heroes lost a golden fleece (again) — Aries (March 21 — April 19)* The first rays of spring welcome lush fields, wildflower super-blooms, and …mythical glittering sheep. An ardent fire sign and the first symbol of the Western Zodiac, Aries represents an elusive treasure. …

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Arriving at an Avid Aries Season
Arriving at an Avid Aries Season
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ILLUMINATION

·Mar 1

That Awkward Space Between ‘Science Enthusiast’ and ‘Scientist’

On imposter syndrome, lonely conservationists and finding your place in science communities — Between winged creatures and flights of fancy, I pressed my nose against the nearest Natural History Museum exhibit and inhaled. The air was charged with energy and voices buzzed around the museum’s annual bug fair. In kindergarten, I was obsessed with bugs. I went to bug fairs. I reread Animal…

Science

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That Awkward Space Between ‘Science Enthusiast’ and ‘Scientist’
That Awkward Space Between ‘Science Enthusiast’ and ‘Scientist’
Science

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Feb 27

Is Pisces More than a Weeping Water Sign?

On fish mythology and keeping Pisces on your good side — (February 19th to March 20)* Pisces wanders by the tide pools, turning over rocks to uncover hidden sea life. They’re a lagoon creature, an anxious little ball of energy. They’d rather disappear into a fictional seascape than have to start tomorrow all over again. True, Pisces can become a bit…

Culture

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Is Pisces More than a Weeping Water Sign?
Is Pisces More than a Weeping Water Sign?
Culture

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Jan 20

Surging into a Stormy Aquarius Season

This air sign’s fluid history, and how intellectuals are riding the impacts of change — Aquarius: the levelheaded air sign. (January 20 to about February 18)* They’re the artsy friend who is always working on a new project, always concerned with their community. When I think of Aquarius signs, I think of blue corn flowers strewn in a cup of stimulating tea. I would trust…

Culture

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Surging into a Stormy Aquarius Season
Surging into a Stormy Aquarius Season
Culture

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Jan 18

Here There Be Dragons: A Sea Serpent’s View of Climate Change

Origins of marine monster myths and why this cryptid’s future might be in peril — Sea serpents have slithered into our imaginations. They terrorized ships of yore and plunged unsuspecting travelers down into the ocean depths. Sea serpents are often depicted as ancient creatures of chaos and destruction. So where are these slippery legends today? To be clear: as far as we are concerned here, this salty cryptid does not, and never…

Science

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Here There Be Dragons: A Sea Serpent’s View of Climate Change
Here There Be Dragons: A Sea Serpent’s View of Climate Change
Science

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Dec 22, 2022

What on Earth is A Capricorn?

And why is the fish-goat an Earth Sign? So begins the season of our loyal, workaholic fish-goat. (December 22 to about January 19)* Capricorns are supposedly the level-headed, goal-driven G.O.A.T.S of the zodiac. While some might consider this sign cold-hearted, others expect them to make strategic decisions and deliver results. …

Culture

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What on Earth is A Capricorn?
What on Earth is A Capricorn?
Culture

6 min read

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|Los Angeles| Environmentalist, Writer, Historian of the Weird.

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