Black History Month: Celebrating Black Innovators in STEM
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From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
The Burial Cliffs of Sagada and Their Hanging Coffins Taking burial traditions to new heights!
Believe It or Not!, there are cemeteries suspended from cliffs in Sagada, Philippines! They were put there by indigenous people following ancient traditions, which are said to stem from the belief that the higher the dead are to the sky, the more elevated their spirits are in the afterlife!
Because the coffins are attached and suspended at incredibly high points on the cliffs, they are seemingly unreachable and have attracted tourists from all over the world.
Six Feet… Up?
The practice dates back thousands of years but is no longer prevalent, with burials on the cliffs only taking place once every few years!
When it does occur, the body is wrapped tightly in fabric and carried up the mountain to be placed in its coffin. Some coffins are noticeably shorter; this is because it was once common practice to fold the deceased into the fetal position, sometimes breaking bones in the process, since it was believed the body should leave this world as it entered it.
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International
Tree Transplantation
In Japan, development and environmental respect are not seen as opposites. When a mature tree stands in the way of urban progress, engineers use a technique called "tree transplantation," where roots are wrapped in protective mesh, the soil is stabilized, and the tree is lifted whole using precision machinery. This not only preserves the life of the tree but also maintains ecological balance in urban areas.
This principle is deeply rooted in Japan’s cultural connection to nature, from bonsai cultivation to Shinto beliefs that honor trees as sacred. Rather than opting for convenience, Japan proves that with patience and care, modern infrastructure can grow without cutting down what has grown for decades.
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From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
Steven Borzachillo
Meet the Man Behind “Brochet”: The Wild, Woolly Art of Steven Borzachillo
California creator Steven Borzachillo reinvents crochet through Brochet, crafting bold and humorous soft sculptures like plush weapons and spooky props that look shocking but are entirely harmless and handmade from yarn.
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