Whether it be hawksbill sea turtles in Brazil and the Philippines, or leatherback turtles on the beaches of Florida and Thailand, sea turtle populations around the world have been thriving during the coronavirus pandemic as humans stay away from the beach. Today, we’re glad to … [Read more...] about Indigenous Seri people release record number of sea turtles in Mexico
Archives for October 2020
New study finds Omega-3 helps heart patients live longer
A study by the American College of Cardiology discovered that eating foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids leads patients to live at least 3 years longer than those who didn't eat those heart-healthy foods after a heart attack, stroke, or another life-threatening event. In the … [Read more...] about New study finds Omega-3 helps heart patients live longer
Nanofoam material could make football helmets endure repeated impacts
In case a football helmet withstands an impact severe enough to cause the wearer a concussion, chances are the safety features of the helmet are compromised, making it no longer safe for reuse. But engineers at Michigan State University (MSU) have recently developed a liquid … [Read more...] about Nanofoam material could make football helmets endure repeated impacts
Study: Dietary swaps could prevent 2/3 of heart disease deaths
Heart disease kills more people globally each year than any other illness, but diet can be quite effective in preventing it. In fact, a new study found that 2 out of every 3 deaths from heart disease could be prevented through healthy diet changes. When you consider that heart … [Read more...] about Study: Dietary swaps could prevent 2/3 of heart disease deaths
Could this plant-based material replace single-use plastic packaging?
While it’s important that everyday people do their part to avoid single-use plastics, what we really need is for major companies to find green alternatives to the plastic packaging that is currently being used to package goods. Only then do we have a fighting chance against the … [Read more...] about Could this plant-based material replace single-use plastic packaging?