Europe Takes a Stand Against Glyphosate Weed-Killer
European Union countries have taken a stand against the widely used herbicide glyphosate after researchers connected it to cancer risk in humans. They refused to grant a product license extension. Without this extension, products containing glyphosate could be taken off the market there. Glyphosate is a herbicide used to kill weeds. It was brought to the market by Monsanto in 1974 and has...
It’s Not Too Late For The Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean, and much like the Amazon or the Congo, they are under great stress due to destructive human activity. Despite taking up only 0.25 percent of the world’s oceans, coral reefs provide habitat for over 25 percent of the world’s marine life. It’s estimated that as many as 2 million species make...
9 Benefits Of Letting Your Kids Play In The Dirt
All parents know that when given the choice, the great majority of kids love to run through mud puddles, dig in the sandbox, roll in the grass, and get as dirty as possible! Many parents understandably cringe when they see their child plunging into the dirt — it means a whole lot of cleanup, which is just not fun....
Should American Women Be Drafted?
Women have made momentous strides in the U.S. military. For the first time, women have successfully completed the U.S. Army Ranger School. In addition, the military has welcomed the Army’s first female infantry officer, the first Marine enlisted infantry women and the first woman to hold a combat command. Another historic first may soon transpire, as Congress debates whether women...
Have You Quit Looking for Work in this Economy?
More than four in 10 Americans (43%) to some degree have stopped looking for work. While a small survey sample, recent survey results raise a lot of questions about the economy and our faith in the long-running — but very slow — economic recovery. The poll asked people to assess how much they agreed with the statement “I’ve completely given up on...
4 Ways Retired Racehorses Are Making A Difference
As Winston Churchill said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” Two former Standardbred racehorses are now proving his point at the New Jersey Training School, part of the state’s Juvenile Justice Commission, with residents ranging from 12 to 23 years of age. It houses approximately 200 male juveniles. Young offenders...
The Ugly Truth Behind Diamonds And Gold
Parts of Peru are dying because of an imaginary value we place on shiny metals. Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR), a law and policy nonprofit organization that aims to protect the Peruvian Amazon, estimates that close to 30 percent of the gold mined in Peru comes from illegal operations that are devastating local ecosystems and the indigenous people...
Why Rosemary is My Go-To For Headaches
As I write this, I am sitting outside, looking at my garden — admiring the bees that are dancing around our newly blossomed tree. In my family, growing our own vegetables and herbs has always been the norm — passed down from one generation to the next. Although I can barely wait to see the first tomato or hot pepper...
How To Use Turmeric for Youthful Skin
Turmeric has been used by many cultures for thousands of years. Not only does this earthy spice add delicious flavor to curries and other hot dishes, it also contains an impressive range of medicinal properties. The benefits of turmeric don’t stop there. It turns out that turmeric can be used as part of a beauty regimen as well. And...
Your Pet Fish Likely Can Recognize Your Face
Watching tropical fish in an aquarium can be hypnotizing. A new study has found that while you’re watching them, they may be watching you back. The study, recently published in Scientific Reports, found that one species of tropical fish, the archerfish, can recognize one face from another with a high level of accuracy. Previously, scientists believed it was highly unlikely that fish would...
