The world’s last three northern white rhinos, which all reside at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, are unable to breed because they are directly related to each other. Northern white rhino. Photo credit: Erico Hiller, GoFundMe Scientists hoping to save the critically endangered species, are turning to stem cells to aid reproduction. They plan to […]
You’ve probably read about the abundant helpful uses of coconut oil that range from nutritional benefits to household remedies and body care. But, did you know that coconut oil can also benefit your pets? When I was trying to put extra weight on my labs, Sanchez and Gina, I frequently fed them a tablespoon of […]
The northern edge of North America is getting steadily greener. In the most detailed study so far of plant growth across Alaska and Canada, scientists say that about a third of the land cover now looks less like tundra, and more like a warmer ecosystem. Flowers carpet the tundra in Nunavut, the northernmost territory of […]
The two deadly, dangerous nuke reactors at Diablo Canyon may be on the brink of shut-down. Citizen action is desperately needed on upcoming state regulatory decisions that could flip Diablo’s off switch, but would a Bernie Sanders victory in the California primary speed the process? A dozen earthquake faults surround this huge double reactor complex, […]
By Columbia Riverkeeper A unit train carrying crude oil derailed near Mosier, Oregon, Friday. Mosier schools were evacuated and a large black plume of smoke filled the sky with visible flames. Photo credit: Paloma Ayala The train was carrying crude oil on the Union Pacific rail line. The placards on the train said 1267—signifying that […]
Scientists estimate that more than 5 million pieces of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans. From flip-flops to microbeads, this pollution poses a serious risk for marine animals, which often mistake plastic for food and starve to death or get caught in plastic packaging and suffocate. Giant plastic islands like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch can […]
Carb blockers are a type of diet supplement. However, they work differently than most of the other weight loss pills on the market. They block carbs from being digested, apparently allowing you to eat carbs without (some) of the unwanted calories. But are they really as beneficial as they sound? The type of carb blocker […]
These new homes will have you living like a hobbit. Green Magic Homes, a company out of Mexico, has designed homes that will literally let you live underground. The basic structure of the homes is versatile, making them perfect for desert or snow conditions. Photo credit: Green Magic Homes The walls, which are durable and […]
By Katherine Paul Monsanto may not be the largest company in the world. Or the worst. But the St. Louis, Missouri, biotech giant has become the poster child for all that’s wrong with our industrial food and farming system. With 21,000 employees in 66 countries and $15 billion in revenue, Monsanto is a biotech industry […]
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