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Octopuses, crabs, and lobsters are now considered sentient beings in the UK
In a landmark achievement for animal welfare, octopuses, crabs, and lobsters will be considered sentient beings under UK law. The move follows an independent review led by scientists at the London School of Economics (LSE), which concluded that there is strong evidence these animals can feel pain, Read More...
Jessica Watkins is first Black woman on a long-term mission aboard the ISS
Jessica Watkins will make history as the first Black woman to complete a long-term mission on the International Space Station (ISS) on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-4 launch, according to a statement released by NASA. Joining Watkins on her first voyage into space, which is set to launch in April Read More...
How to get rid of stubborn Thanksgiving dinner stains
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many of us are excited to be celebrating a holiday together with friends and family IRL for the first time in almost two years. This means that things are probably going to get messy in the kitchen and around the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. This Read More...
Community school model gaining traction in Los Angeles Unified School District
Following a teachers’ strike in 2019, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUDS) has approved funding to turn 30 schools into community schools to better meet the needs of teachers, students, and their families. According to LAUSD, “This approach evolves the school site into a hub for Read More...
We’ve finally cracked the outer layer of HIV
The capsid is the complex outer layer surrounding HIV's genetic material. It is primarily used for protection, though also plays essential roles in early stage replication and transport inside the virus. A huge hurdle in HIV research has been figuring out how this protective protein is Read More...
Target will no longer open its doors on Thanksgiving
During the pandemic, retail giant Target made the choice to move up the start day of holiday sales in order to limit the number of shoppers in its stores during the Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping rush, but it turns out this move has resulted in another positive outcome in addition to Read More...
Make creativity a daily practice, even if you don't think you're "creative"
Lately, we’ve been sharing a lot of stories about the benefits of engaging in creative activities, like singing and cooking at home, but what if you don’t think of yourself as the creative type? Many people are under the impression that to be considered creative, you must be able to make Read More...
Coffee and tea consumption linked to lowered risk of dementia
A new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that drinking moderate amounts of tea or coffee daily may lower your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. The study looked at the tea and coffee drinking habits of 365,682 adults between the ages of 50 and 74. Each participant Read More...
Farmers partner with NatureLife to protect endangered cranes in Cambodia
Cranes in Cambodia are increasingly threatened by climate change, habitat destruction, and saltwater intrusion, but one group of dedicated citizens is working to ensure their survival: local farmers. Farmers from Koh Chamkar village in southwest Cambodia are working with NatureLife Cambodia to Read More...