Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm
Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two
Riot Platforms is shaking things up in the tech world. The company's CEO, Jason Les, recently shared some big plans. He said that Bitcoin mining is just a stepping stone. It's not the main goal. Instead, it's a way to build something bigger: data centers. Les explained that Bitcoin mining helps Rio
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to welcome the world for some big climate events. But before the global mayors and celebrities arrive, the city saw a violent clash. Twenty people lost their lives, including two police officers, during a major crackdown on organized crime. This happened just days before
Botanicals are becoming more popular in food supplements. However, the rules around health claims for these plant-based ingredients are still a bit confusing. This confusion is partly due to the fact that botanicals are derived from plants. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for
