Humanity

“Extinction Witness: The Grief of Losing a Species”
In a quiet corner of Madagascar’s rainforest, Dr. Marie Fontaine stood beneath a towering baobab tree and wept. She held in her hand the last recorded audio of the silky sifaka—a haunting chorus of calls, now ghostly, echoing through her headphones. The primate’s call was once common in this forest. Now, it was only memory.
By Solomon Ebenezer8 months ago in Earth
Rage at politicians, corporations, and powerful entities who prioritize profit over planetary health.
Lena stood at the edge of the forest she had grown up exploring, the crisp mountain air replaced by thick smoke. Her little brother, Sam, clutched her hand, his face half-hidden behind a reusable cloth mask-decorated with cartoon trees that were now burning.
By Sisipho Machithi8 months ago in Earth
Chasing Dusk A Crescent Farewell
Imagine a scene that captures the quiet power of motion, the elegance of light, and the poetry of timing—all within a single, hyper-realistic frame. The image prompt presents a deeply evocative concept: a crescent moon gently holding the tail of an aircraft, flying away into a post-sunset sky with a perfect gradient of colors. This composition is not just visually striking; it’s emotionally rich and metaphorically layered.
By Anees Kaleem8 months ago in Earth
A Quiet Home in the Heart of the Forest
There are places in the world where time slows down—not because clocks tick differently, but because the soul finally exhales. Deep within an ancient forest, tucked far from the hum of highways and the glow of cities, lies one such place. A quiet home, built not of marble or modern ambition, but of wood, stone, and stillness.
By Anees Kaleem8 months ago in Earth
Surviving Scorching Heat in 2025. Content Warning.
As the summer of 2025 unfolds, many regions around the globe are experiencing unprecedented heat waves. Scorching temperatures can pose serious health risks, making it essential to take proactive measures to stay safe and comfortable. Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the extreme heat this year.
By Naveed Younis8 months ago in Earth
Yasmin Bashirova: Advancing Global Change Through Human Rights Advocacy
Human rights are not privileges—they are entitlements that every person should enjoy, regardless of nationality, gender, religion, or background. They form the basis for freedom, justice, and peace in the world. Yet millions still suffer discrimination, violence, and oppression. In this landscape, human rights advocates emerge as the critical voices pushing against injustice and shining a light where others choose to look away.
By Yasmin Bashirova8 months ago in Earth
The Jungle's Secret
The dense canopy of the jungle was alive with the hum of life. Above, the towering trees swayed in the wind, their leaves brushing together like whispers shared between ancient giants. Below, the air was thick with humidity, and the ground, soft with the weight of countless years of decaying leaves, held the secret of an untold history. It was a place where every step seemed to echo with the weight of time, a place that held its truths closely, fiercely.
By Muhammad Atif8 months ago in Earth
The Sound That Could Shatter Earth
In the vastness of the universe, silence is an illusion. The stars we see twinkling gently in the night sky are far from quiet. In fact, many of them emit thunderous roars reaching 95, 105, or even 110 decibels—levels louder than a rock concert or a jet engine. Even our very own sun isn't silent. According to scientists, the sun produces a continuous 100-decibel sound due to the nuclear fusion reactions happening at its core.
By Hami Kn8 months ago in Earth
Green Warriors: How Plants Are Cleaning Our Toxic Earth
Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic silently build up in our soils through decades of industrial waste, mining, and unsustainable farming practices. These elements don’t just stay in the dirt—they seep into water, food chains, and ultimately, our bodies. They damage organs, cause developmental issues, and threaten entire ecosystems. But in the face of this pollution crisis, nature offers an unexpected hero: plants.
By Helga Che8 months ago in Earth
Practical Magic Summer Series: Part Two 🦋
I'm outside in the garden this morning, sitting on my blanket, having a little coffee and breakfast al fresco style. The air is thick and muggy. June in Texas is always a little bit temperamental; either it gets too hot too quickly, or it's tornado season. Rarely is there an in between.
By Alys Revna8 months ago in Earth
"The Orinoco River in Venezuela"
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the largest crocodile species in the world. But due to human cruelty, its population has dropped to fewer than 100. Their natural habitat is the Orinoco River in Venezuela and its surrounding regions. While these crocodiles once roamed freely in the river, now they struggle to survive out of sight of humans.
By Md. Ashraful Azad8 months ago in Earth
Silene stenophylla: The Ice Age Flower That Came Back to Life
In 2012, a scientific breakthrough stunned the world. A group of Russian scientists succeeded in reviving a plant that had been dormant for over 30,000 years. This wasn't just any plant — it was Silene stenophylla, a small flowering species native to Siberia. What makes this story truly extraordinary is that the plant was grown from seeds found buried in ancient permafrost, offering a rare and fascinating glimpse into the distant botanical past.
By Helga Che8 months ago in Earth