Wherever there is greenery, photosynthesis is working to make oxygen, release energy, and create living matter from the raw material of sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Without photosynthesis, there would be an empty world, an empty sky, and a sun that does nothing more than warm the rocks and reflect off the sea. Eating the Sun is the story of a world in crisis; an appreciation of the importance of plants; a history of the earth and the feuds and fantasies of warring scientists; a celebration of how the smallest things, enzymes and pigments, influence the largest things, the oceans, the rainforests, and the fossil fuel economy. Oliver Morton offers a fascinating, lively, profound look at nature's greatest miracle and sounds a much-needed call to arms—illuminating a potential crisis of climatic chaos and explaining how we can change our situation, for better or for worse.

Using a wide variety of original sources, this book examines how and why early Taoists carried out such ascetic practices as fasting, celibacy, sleep deprivation, and wilderness seclusion.

Winner of the 2019 Whirling Prize “Strong on science but just this side of poetry.” —Nature A beautifully illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our world, and our daily lives, from the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in Translation Have you ever found yourself wondering what we might have in common with stars, or why the Moon never leaves us? Thinking about the precise dancing of planets, the passing of time, or the nature of natural things? Our world is full of unshakable mystery, and although we live in a civilization more complicated than ever, there is simplicity and reassurance to be found in knowing how and why. From the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in Translation, Eating the Sun is a delicately existential, beautifully illustrated, and welcoming exploration of the universe—one that examines and marvels at the astonishing principles, laws, and phenomena that we exist alongside, that we sit within. “[A] lyrical and luminous celebration of science and our consanguinity with the universe. . . . Playful and poignant.” —Brain Pickings

Dear fellow readers, The Publishment of the 25th edition of annual academic magazine, Gang-ri Lang-tso, marks the end of another year and we are very proud that we are able to display the creative thoughts and articles penned down in art of words by our young buddies, which would probably win the best interest and admiration from the readers. It is a great pleasure to admit that 2019 has been more memorable and victorious than ever. We grew, we learnt and we created bonds. And Gang-ri Lang-tso provides the perfect platform to share the knowledge, diaries, thoughts and flashbacks of 2019. This magazine has successfully completed its 25 years and it has been accomplishing its objectives since its 1st publish to date. Tibetan medicine of healing and Astro-science has been serving for the well being of livings for the past centuries and its still flourishing to serve those in need. Its traditional practises and virtuous approach brings upon the uniqueness within it. So, we as a learner and practitioner, equally hold crucial responsibility of fulfilling its purposes and build more awareness among the society. Men-Tsee-Khang college not only educate student about Sowa Rigpa and Astrology but it also bring upon the best out of student academically and morally. Here is all the articles submitted by our friends and they had put forward the efforts, squeezing times out of their daily routine and sharing enthusiastic plots through their writings. It gives us immense pleasure to ensure that we enhance much knowledge while scrolling through every articles, translations and poetry. Writing is considered to be the primary basis upon which ones work, learning, and intellect will be judged. It equips us with our thinking skills and foster our ability to explain ideas to others and ourselves. The challenging task of editing this magazine would not have been possible without the genuine support of the editorial board members who reviewed and drafted out pages of articles. I am really thankful to everyone for entrusting us with this responsibility of editing which I should add, we are not qualified enough. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the inquisitive writers for sharing their writings and I ensure that the innovative ideas exhibited by you all will surely be productive and helpful. In nut shell, our heartfelt thanks goes to Dr. Namdol Lhamo la for proofreading the writings and guiding us the best. This publish is outcome of whole lot of effort and time from many people. And dear readers, we appreciate for your humble consideration of sparing time to go through these articles and I am certain you won’t be disappointed. Flood of enthusiastic knowledge and stories awaits you next to this page. May the Tibetan Medicine and Astro-Science serve its purpose for all time, lessening the suffering and pain of all human being. Yours Sincerely, Sherap Lhamo

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