Growing Perspectives

Plants claim a spot, put down roots and make
their mark (Image by jcomp on Freepik)
Plants claim a spot, put down roots and make their mark (Image by jcomp on Freepik)

To make a mark

When a small seed sprouts, it identifies its place with leaves, thin roots and a small green stem.

Stained-glass window in Saint Vitus Cathedral; stained-glass windows frequently appear in places of worship and usually depict a scene regarded as holy (Image by bearfotos on Freepik)
Stained-glass window in Saint Vitus Cathedral; stained-glass windows frequently appear in places of worship and usually depict a scene regarded as holy (Image by bearfotos on Freepik)

Stained-glass windows

The massive marvels of architecture constantly take various forms around us.

It’s outside might not look like much, but a cut, ripe avocado is a thing of beauty. (Image by Racool_studio on Freepik)
It’s outside might not look like much, but a cut, ripe avocado is a thing of beauty. (Image by Racool_studio on Freepik)

Skin deep

Beauty is perhaps one of the most dangerously versatile words in the world.

The relationship between bees and flowers is one of interdependence (Image by wirestock on Freepik)

United we stand

Have you ever seen a bee collect pollen? It is a seemingly haphazard act that does not last for more than a few seconds or minutes.

A Mediaeval depiction of a reptile

Standard of living

One of the most significant concerns of the 21st century is technology and the way in which it affects the world view developed by our young people.

Consider your life as a giant wheel (Image by kreativkolors on Freepik)

The curse of myopia

Human beings have evolved from unicellular organisms into creatures of intelligence who are capable of making inventions and building cities.

Chameleons are known for their ability to change colour

Darwin’s Theory

Our daily lives have a strange manner of smothering us with stress and worries in various forms and shapes.

Molluscs can change dirt into precious gems

The source of power

Power is perhaps the most popular subject of dreams. It is a concept, much like many others, that is difficult to define.

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