It hasn’t been easy for Suite101 to catch up with Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic ocean. The adventurer, scientist and environmental activist is either atop her bicycle, hiking in the woods, or rowing around the world. We’re thrilled to welcome her as one of Suite101’s Guest Writers. Hear from Julie what it’s like to get intimate with oceanic ecosystems while being pummeled by hurricanes on her Atlantic ocean crossing. Then find out how she tackles the writing process in this three-part interview with Suite101 Science & Nature editor Jill Browne.

Babieca is one of the most famous horses in history. As El Cid's charger the story of his life has become surrounded in myth and legend with the passage of time.

Anyone interested in carving a pumpkin can download and print free pumpkin stencils online. Learn where to find printable scary Halloween, Disney, & plain fall patterns.

Recently released reports detail common side effects experienced by recipients of the vaccines recently approved by the FDA for the prevention of the swine flu.

The use of punishment as a behaviour modification technique can be successful however using aversive stimuli as a treatment technique has potential disadvantages.