Monthly Archive: September 2019
By Nina Pullano – The overuse of antibiotics among humans has contributed to a growing resistance to their medications. This trend is, in turn, a major health concern in hospitals. But another of our habits is creating the same problem in farm animals: …
The American south may seem a long way from the estates of England, but in both places a veil of caprice covers harsh truths. By Michael Henry Adams – And the band played on … Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot and Matthew …
Songbirds like sparrows and warblers saw the largest drop in population. By Nina Pullano – Whether or not you believe we’re in the middle of a sixth mass extinction, data shows that wildlife is suffering. Worldwide biodiversity loss threatens global ecosystems, and it …
By Paul Ridden – The folding point is at the center of the frame, with the rider pulling on a central knob and lifting up to fold. iMiró. – There are fast-folding e-bikes that collapse down for transport in just a few seconds and …
Renewable energy is fast growing cheaper. By Mike Brown – Renewable energy is rapidly growing cheaper than fossil fuels in more areas of the world — transforming the conversation around switching from environmental benefits to economic gains. Michael Milken, chairman of think tank …
Hypergiant Industries has a possible solution. By Mike Brown – Algae could play a surprising role in the fight against climate change. A.I.-focused technology firm Hypergiant Industries recently announced a machine that uses the aquatic organisms to sequester carbon dioxide. Algae, the company …
Most elderly individuals’ brains degrade over time, but some match — or even outperform — younger individuals on cognitive tests. By Matt Davis – “Super-agers” seem to escape the decline in cognitive function that affects most of the elderly population. New research suggests …
The meat-free burgers are a hit with meat lovers. By Mike Brown – Plant-based meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are proving a hit with meat-eaters. Research from the Canadian non-profit foundation Angus Reid released Tuesday shows that, of non-vegetarians that …
The researcher tells us not to worry — really! By Passant Rabie – News from the center of the Milky Way travels 26,000 light years before it reaches Earth, and the latest news regarding the galaxy’s supermassive black hole has caused quite a stir as …
This microbe breaks one of the toughest chemical bonds in existence. By Peter Hess – Let’s face it: It’s nearly impossible to avoid a startling array of chemicals, whether they’re in the water we drink, the air we breathe, or the food we …
