What would you do for the love of nature? Apparently, live on a remote island with no roads for 53 years, preserving it for the world. Every year, 84-year-old Carol Ruckdeschel walks along the beach on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Donning her white boots, hair in pigtail braids, she takes notes of her home in a…

Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkholes, known as tiankengs (“heavenly pits” in Chinese), are both helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants at the same time. They protect the rare Magnolia aromatica tree from climate change, but they also keep its populations isolated,…

Candace Owens (Image via Getty) A planned debate involving Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy before either side has even taken the stage. A viral exchange on X has shifted the spotlight away from scheduling details and onto the very purpose of the discussion. Critics now argue the real issue is whether Owens will defend…

Baking and grilling are often considered therapeutic. But, when it leads to disaster, it’s a sign to pay attention to the machine and techniques. Let us accept that even trusted kitchen appliances can develop unexpected safety issues. That’s why manufacturers sometimes issue recalls to prevent potential injuries and ensure consumer safety. In the latest case,…

Indian-origin writer and British Future founder Sunder Katwala has been appointed to the board of the National Lottery Community Fund, one of the UK’s major organisations responsible for distributing grants to community groups and charities.Katwala, 52, began the four-year appointment this week. He will work with chair Dame Julia Cleverdon and other board members on…