The Shenandoah Saintpaulia-African Violet Society, an affiliate club of the African Violet Society of America, meets each ...

The African desert date, or Balanites aegyptiaca, is a versatile plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cuisine ...

African ikebana is a unique art form that combines the principles of Japanese ikebana with African aesthetics. It focuses on ...

"Samples that are two years old … seem as good as when we first made them." Researchers discover groundbreaking solution to growing food in deserts: 'My biggest hope' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The initiative focuses on restoring tidal wetlands and coastal ecosystems—serving as both a biodiversity haven and a powerful carbon sink ...

China has unveiled the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal power station in the Gobi Desert, using 27,000 mirrors to generate renewable energy round the clock, a landmark in clean energy innovation ...

Scientists from Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, in the UK have worked with a team of Brazilian paramotorists in the Peruvian desert to recover and study endangered species from fragile and inaccessible ...

Bringing plants into your home does more than just brighten up a room. It connects you with nature, purifies your air, and ...

Explore Africa’s lesser-known adventure destinations. From remote trekking trails to offbeat safaris and desert escapes.

Mauritania has signed its first independent power producer contract, a $300 million agreement with Iwa Green Energy to develop a 60-megawatt hybrid solar-wind power plant.

The landmark project represents a major step in the country’s strategy to boost electricity generation through private ...