Like “Lord of the Rings” for the fantasy genre, the “Dune” series is foundational to the modern science fiction genre. It may have even inspired “Star Wars” – "Dune" author Frank Herbert once jokingly ...

Marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: “Keep showing up. Join something. Find your people. Bring your superpowers. Be a problem solver. Choose your battles. Nourish joy. Love nature.” ...