Canal and chinampa farm plot, Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico

Saving Chinampas

November 12, 2025 btwadmin 0

Have you ever heard of Tenochtitlan? It was once the capital of the ancient Aztec empire in what is today Mexico City, Mexico. Tenochtitlan was […]

Extreme terrain of the Moon valley in Atacama desert at San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Unexpected Blooms

October 30, 2025 btwadmin 0

Everyone agrees that wildflowers are pretty. But did you know they might also provide scientists with valuable information–maybe even a link to learning how to […]

antarctic snowfields beyond horizons

Lake Vostok

June 12, 2025 btwadmin 0

Have you ever heard of Lake Vostok? No, it’s not a new trendy place to go for summer vacation. It’s the world’s largest subglacial lake. […]

bullfighting arena in Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico’s Bullfighting Ban

April 24, 2025 btwadmin 0

Bullfighting is a tradition in many Latin American countries that dates back five centuries. But recently, the practice has been officially banned by Mexico’s legislature. […]