
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are working from home in close proximity to our human children or fur babies.

Our Western habitats present us with a very different scenario than that of the original Feng Shui practitioners. Many structures are located on land that the ancient practitioners would never have chosen, and often the structure’s shape and detailing break every classic Feng Shui rule.

Because COVID-19 is a new virus, it’s critical for humans to take extra precautions around animals and pets, says veterinarian Annette O’Connor.
- By Lena Ciric

COVID-19 has only been around for a few months, so at this point scientists don’t know that much about it.

Throughout my life, nature, along with many animals, has played a wonderful and intense part of my evolution. All this has taught me so much about them and about myself, including the marvelous connection that we have to each other's evolution, which in turn, involves the group soul of the species.
- By Tanya Latty

Ants are common visitors in urban homes, often in search of food or nesting sites. While they play beneficial roles in ecosystems, their presence can be unwelcome. This article explores why ants invade homes, how to manage them effectively, and the importance of balancing pest control with ecological health.
- By Julian Avery

Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and raise young.

Living with more than one dog can be a rewarding experience. Dogs love the company of other dogs. Knowing how to prevent problems and teaching dogs how to share resources so they do not bully each other, or pester you, is pivotal to having a harmonious...
- By Tim Lucas

Water filters may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you’re most concerned about, researchers report.
- By Jim Erickson

Washing dishes with the two-basin hand-washing method is associated with fewer greenhouse gas emissions than machine dishwashing, according to a new study.
- By Toni Genberg

For years, Toni Genberg assumed a healthy garden was a healthy habitat. That’s how she approached the landscaping around her home in northern Virginia.
- By Fred Love

Trees and vegetation in urban heat islands turn green earlier in the year but are less sensitive to temperature change than vegetation in surrounding rural regions, according to a new study.

The tomato’s path from wild plant to household staple is much more complex than researchers have long thought.
- By Anna Ball

Rural school gardens get students back in touch with their food, a new study finds.
- By Marla Stone

Creating good energy and flow instantly makes a room intriguing and enchanting, but it does more than that. How living spaces are arranged will help you relax and become more creative in manifesting your goals.

Catastrophic fires across the globe are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. The bushfires in Australia, fuelled by heatwaves and drought, have burned more than 10.7 million hectares, an area larger than Iceland.

Like a B-movie for a post-Brexit era, consumers in Britain may soon be unwillingly cast in the 2019 blockbuster, Attack of the Chlorine Chickens.

Having seven days in a week has been the case for a very long time, and so people don’t often stop to ask why.

Feng Shui focuses on enhancing the harmony and vitality of your environment. Surrounding yourself with things that lift your spirits and deepen your love for life is a primary goal. Surround yourself with only those items that pass the "I love this!" test. Ch'i is always enhanced by your joy, inspiration, and creativity.
- By Sarah Morath

Product labels offer valuable information to consumers, but manufacturers can misuse them to increase profits.

What’s not to like about gardening? It’s a great way to get outdoors, away from everyday routines, and to exercise your creativity.
- By Diane Budd

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of animal communication. You may have even asked an animal communicator to work with your animal, and it’s changed how you think and the way you interact with animals.

Americans love their pets, spending more than US$70 billion last year on their beloved companions. This far exceeds the $7 billion spent on legal marijuana, and $32 billion on pizza, just for two examples.



