Coal power plant closures ramp up in spite of White House plans
No matter what President Trump claimed about coal in his election campaign, there is no way he could reverse the downward spiral of the dirty fossil fuel. In fact, another three major coal plants in Texas have just announced plans to close their doors. The company behind the closures blamed Read More...
Study: Breast cancer could be treated with probiotics
The latest research into the relationship between our health and the bacteria in our gut, known as the microbiome, revealed that breast cancer is linked to bacterial imbalances. For breast tissue to be healthy, it needs to have more of a ‘good’ bacteria known as Methylobacterium. This suggests Read More...
Michael Moore: “Use this moment to create a world without Harveys”
Filmmaker Michael Moore posted a 1,108-word statement on how to free Hollywood from Harvey Read More...
The case for letting fevers run their course
Although fevers can be unbearable, it’s essential to understand that fevers are not an illness. Rather, they are the body’s attempt to fight illness, and when we treat fevers with antipyretics, like Tylenol or ibuprofen, we only handcuff an important part of the immune system. Here’s the case Read More...
How to have a better relationship, according to science
While nobody really knows what goes on between any couple, decades of scientific research into love, sex and relationships have taught us that a number of behaviors can predict when a couple is on solid ground or headed for troubled waters. For a better relationship, check out the what the latest Read More...
New study finds nature is vital to beating climate change
Better stewardship of the land could have a bigger role in fighting climate change than previously thought, according to the most comprehensive assessment to date of how greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced and stored in forests, farmland, grasslands and wetlands using natural climate Read More...
Octopus-inspired robots: Silicone skin can change texture for "3-D camouflage"
In a flash, an octopus can make like ragged-edged seaweed or coral by changing the color and texture of its skin, thus becoming nearly invisible in its environment. And in the future, robots may be able to pull off this seemingly magical camouflage trick as Read More...
In the fight against poverty, work is our most powerful weapon
Fourteen years ago, I left suburban Los Angeles to teach English in rural Ghana. I’d expected, like so many young people with bleeding hearts and big dreams, to make a difference by donating my time as a schoolteacher for six Read More...
The European cities leading the way in car-free living
The Mayor of London has come under increased pressure in recent weeks to bolster his plans to slash pollution after data revealed all Londoners are exposed to dangerous levels of toxic air. Sadiq Khan has outlined plans to introduce an Ultra-Low Emissions Zone in parts of the city, Read More...
The benefits of building ‘floating’ solar farms
In China and beyond, more countries are chasing the same idea: place massive solar panels on bodies of water to soak up the Sun. By doing so, countries are able to free up precious land while generating large amounts of green energy. On an increasingly overcrowded planet that needs more space and Read More...