Tag: waters

Legends in the waters of Bosphorus

If you are standing at the edge of Europe and are looking towards Asia, and a bridge is visible across blue waters as boats cross your line of vision, you are likely standing in the city of many names — Istanbul. Byzantium,Constantinople, Istanbul. Once the capital of the Eastern Roman Empi...

The Largest Iceberg Is Drifting Away from Antarctic Waters

Its just a natural process phew! As huge icebergs break away from Antarctica, it’s natural to ponder if these events are linked to climate change. From time to time the edges of ice shelves break off. This natural process is called calving. It is influenced by various factors like ice shelf...

Finding Winged Travelers and Ourselves in Troubled Waters

Aswe observe World Migratory Bird Day in 2023, the chosen theme — water — ripples with profound significance. Water, in its various forms, serves as both a barrier and a facilitator in birds’ extraordinary travels. Oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands are indispensable waypoints for...

The Choppy Waters of Workplace Inequality

I remember the day vividly — a Thursday in late spring, the kind where the sun promises warmer days ahead. I was in a small, neatly organised office, sitting across from my manager, feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety. We were about to discuss my annual performance and, hopefully, my sal...

Black History Month: Ethel Waters — Jazz Song Bird

Ethel Waters (1896–1977) was an American singer and actress, known for her contributions to jazz, blues, and gospel music, as well as her work in theater and film. She was born on October 31, 1896, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Waters began her career in the 1920s as a singer and gained popularity...

Asian Colors, Pacific Waters, and Islands Of Hawaii, Which Stand: Personal Reflections and the Celebration Of Asian-American/Pacific-Islander/Native Hawaiian Heritage Month!

One month has passed. Another has begun. Yet, there are things to be learned from the past, while acting in the present. What a pleasurable month May has been with the celebration of Asian-American/Pacific-Islander/Native Hawaiian Month! On a personal level, the month was the beginning of one jou...

How Does This Candle Suck Water Up Into a Glass?

It’s a classic demo and one that you can try yourself. You light a candle and put it in some water (I used blue dye in my water). Next, cover the candle with a glass. As the flame burns out, the water gets “sucked” up into the glass. It’s pretty cool. Let me start off with...

Rice Water- a ritual in Korean skincare

Korean skincare gained global popularity after K-pop and K-drama, particularly in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in 2011, thanks to its promotion by K-pop idols, Korean celebrities, social media influencers, and beauty bloggers. K-beauty emphasizes its unique and innovative formulations of natural...