Solar Plant Pumping Out Tons of Carbon Emissions
The $2.2 billion Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System located in California’s Mojave Desert may not be as “green” as taxpayers were led to believe....
Cannabis Tech Startups Bring Marijuana to Your Doorstep Like Dominos
The marijuana industry is big business. It was estimated at $2.4 billion in 2014, a 74 percent increase from the previous year, and is...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the Brain
For some time, medical professionals have been aware of the fact that sleep apnea is more than a mere annoyance — there are real...
20 Darn Good Reasons to Quit Dieting
You’ve decided to get your health under control. You consider an exercise and weight-management routine. You look at easy fixes or miracle “snake oils,”...
Living Near Trees Makes You Live Longer… Seriously
A 2015 study published in Scientific Reports has found that trees may help you live longer.
The study used previous research from a June 2015...
13 Ingenious Things to Do with Your Pee
Have you ever wished that there was something more productive you could do with your urine than flushing it? For some reason, the inner...
Need Some Motivation? Try This Shrub
Wormwood is known as an ingredient of the infamous liquor absinthe. However, as an herbal remedy, it actually has several benefits, including supporting organ...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Birth Control Pill
When you hear the word “birth control” or “contraception,” what do you think of? The pill, of course! It’s the most ubiquitous form of...
What the Heck Is Nomophobia and Do You Have It?
Put down your phone and think. Think about how many minutes you spend with this piece of metal each day. I don’t mean how...
Is Exercise a Natural Fountain of Youth for Your Body?
It goes without saying that physical activity is good for you. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to...
