2023 ZooLights at the Dallas Zoo

As the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas, the Dallas Zoo will present the annual ZooLights exhibition from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through January 2, 2024. The walk-through attraction covers Read More »

Holiday at the Heard in the Heart of Nature

The nonprofit Heard Museum of Natural History will present Holiday at the Heard, a half-mile nature trail illuminated with holiday lights and décor Read More »

Holiday at the Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Holiday at the Arboretum, featuring the 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit and a Christmas Village Read More »

Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Conference

The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) will hold its 31st annual conference from January 28 to 30, 2024, at Estancia del Norte, a Tapestry Hotel in San Antonio. Read More »

Winter Pest Control

Winter is coming, so we may think that all the bugs and insects will die. That is wrong. Bugs and insects are resilient. They have survived and evolved for millions of years Read More »

The Seed of the Season

As we approach the festive season, I feel both grateful and contemplative. I’ve been reflecting on the essence of Christmas and its profound impact on humanity. Read More »

Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More »

Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More »

Hitting the Snooze Button

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More »

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More »

Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More »