Gina Hotta, an Asian American radio journalist, died on September 28 of a heart attack. Gina (shown far right in the photo) was a leader in the community—the executive producer of Apex Express, an Asian American radio show that aired on the Berkeley-based station KPFA 94.1 FM.

I only met Gina once, during my days at UC Berkeley—but she’s someone who will remain anchored in my memory. I visited her at KPFA with a friend, Maya, who hosted a segment…

The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a large-scale nature reserve. Designed by architectural firm SAMOO, the “Ecorium Project” will be a striking environmental center spread out over a 33,000 square meter area of natural environment.

Featuring eco domes, greenhouses, a water reserve, and an education center, the Ecorium Project will serve to educate people about the world’s natural eco-systems, and how to best protect them.

“The National Ecological Institute, South Korea is intended…

In South Korea, for around $25 you can attend Coffin Academy. It’s not a school, but a seminar. And apparently people walk away with a valuable life lesson.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Coffin Academy is run by 39-year-old Jung Joon, and customers are able to experience death without the actual dying part. They write goodbye letters, attend their own funeral, and lie in a closed wooden casket for 10 claustraphobic minutes.

Why do they do this?

“It’s a way…