Melody Jacob

Whatever makes you feel good, has a positive effect on the world, and clears your mental space, do it. For me, sometimes that means getting outside, putting on something comfortable, and taking a walk without having a complicated plan. I have realised that looking after yourself does not always have to mean spending hours in a gym or following an intense workout routine. Sometimes, it can be as simple as walking, stretching, dancing around your room, taking the stairs or just finding ways to move your body that you genuinely enjoy. There is something about walking in a park that I particularly enjoy. Being surrounded by trees, greenery, and fresh air gives me a chance to slow down and clear my head. It is exercise, but it does not always feel like exercise, and I think that is what makes it easier to keep doing. The day these photos were taken, I went for a walk in the park wearing the 360 Performance Bodysuit from Humans Being . We had planned to spend more time taking photos, but,...

Do you know that just like places you go can calm your mind, photos you look at have the same effect? That exact feeling of visual peace is why I’ve been completely obsessed with this little book lately. It’s called Messing About on the River: Mindful Moments from The Wind in the Willows , and honestly, it is pure comfort in physical form. It takes all the coziest, most grounded moments from the classic story and pairs them with those timeless, nostalgic illustrations by E.H. Shepard. Flipping through the pages genuinely feels like taking a deep breath of fresh air on a slow morning. If you’re looking for the ultimate thoughtful gift for a book lover in your life—or just want a sweet, aesthetic piece for your coffee table that reminds you to slow down and romanticize nature—this is it. Why I love it: It’s heartfelt, beautiful to look at, and serves as a gentle nudge to pause. Who it’s for: Dreamers, nature-lovers, and anyone craving a little more coziness in their routine. Who on you...

Nigerian naturalist Rachel Ikemeh is the 2026 laureate of the Rolex Award for her work with communities in the Niger Delta to safeguard the region’s ecology and the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey. One of the 25 most endangered primates in the world, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the global authority on the health of the world’s species, is the red colobus (Piliocolobus epieni), a monkey the communities in the area call the epieni. It was first scientifically reported in 1993. At the time, it was estimated that there were roughly 10,000 epieni inhabiting its limited area in the Niger Delta. But by 2013, their numbers had dwindled to only hundreds, not thousands, of individuals, Ikemeh said in a research. In 2021, Ikemeh and colleagues helped create a community-protected area of 1,010 hectares (2,496 acres) for the epieni in Apoi, a town within the monkey’s habitat. The monkey population in the community-protected forest had dou...

When the northern hemisphere experiences longer and darker nights, there are plenty of cosmic wonders to look forward to for stargazers. Here are some celestial events lighting up the season, from beautiful star clusters to fast-moving meteor showers and glowing supermoons. 1. The Pleiades (The 7 Sisters) As autumn evenings become shorter, one of the sky’s most familiar star groups grows ever more conspicuous. The Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, are a group of young stars in the constellation Taurus, about 440 light-years away. They are normally visible to the naked eye as about 6 points, but using binoculars or a telescope will display many more. Look in the eastern sky and you will see them.