Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

If you are passionate about organic farming and want to learn more about what it's like to actually live and work on an organic farm, consider organizing an internships. There are many organizations that bring together the tools and contacts for people to find an organic farm in their location of choice and contact the… read more

Everyone knows that half an hour of swimming is a great way to burn around 250 calories while having fun and toning your muscles, but why settle for just that? Here's how to burn more and still feel great. It's possible to push your swim workout up a notch with these simple tips. First of all, keep your heart rate up t… read more

Here are some helpful tips to make your science fair project stand out because of its creativity, clarity and professionalism. Whether you are a parent or a student reading this, take the time to apply these guidelines to your project to make it the best possible. Once you have completed the written aspect of your scie… read more

The question of which country has the best Internet access is an interesting one because it doesn't mean which country uses the Internet the most, but rather which has the best technology making it available to them. The most recent study reveals the winner for fastest Internet service is South Korea. It has an average… read more