Food companies replace synthetic colors with plant-based colorings
Artificial colorings, widely used in packaged food, are increasingly being replaced by natural colorings. Spurred by a 2007 study in The Lancet linking synthetic colors with hyperactivity in children, food companies are learning to work with plant-based colors, derived from a variety of fruits Read More...
If the rains won't bring water to Los Angeles, new treatment plant will
In the midst of the worst drought in California history, officials at the Water Replenishment District of Southern California have announced they are finalizing plans to construct a $95 million water purification plant that would make the district entirely self-reliant on local water. The district Read More...
Fruits grown in urban areas more nutritious than retail counterparts
Fruits grown in urban areas are proving not only largely free of pollutants, but more nutritious than their retail counterparts. Researchers analyzed 166 samples of apples, peaches, cherries, and other urban fruits and herbs, along with commercial varieties of the same foods. The efforts grew out Read More...
Here's how to beat distractions and be productive
These days we are constantly being hounded by the buzzing and beeping of our devices. Whether it's the phone in your pocket, or the laptop on your desk, everything seeks to grab your attention and stop you from your original intentions. That’s why you need more than just time management skills to Read More...
Bacteria-slaying paint wants to disinfect a wall near you
The very walls of hospitals could become germ-fighting structures. It sounds sci-fi, but paint maker Sherwin-Williams is introducing Paint Shield, a microbicidal paint that kills infection-causing bacteria. The company says it's the first microbicidal paint to be registered with the US Read More...
How cockroaches could save lives
Cockroaches are often associated with dirty kitchens and grimy bathrooms - scuttling away as soon as you enter the room and turn on the light. But pest controllers aren't the only people interested in them - these insects are inspiring research into antibiotics, robots and mechanical limbs, writes Read More...
12 daily habits that invite calm and mindfulness
Seriously stressed out at work right now? You're not alone. In fact, one survey found that as many as 80 percent of Americans are too! But it's not just bad for your mental health. According to the CDC, problems at work are more strongly associated with health complaints than any other life Read More...
What a day of plant-based eating looks like
By definition, "clean eating" can be summed up as consuming real food in, or as close to, its most natural state as possible. Eating to nourish and cleanse the body and mind. Educating yourself on where food comes from. Purchasing or growing foods that are nutritious, unprocessed, and sustainable. Read More...
Tesla delivers more cars than it originally promised
Tesla's third-quarter deliveries exceed expectations, which is excellent news for the burgeoning automaker. Tesla continues to dominate the electric-vehicle narrative, and until the brand's energy-storage solutions begin to pay off, its EV sales are the only indicator of the company's success. With Read More...
10 things you need to know to homeschool
I never thought someone would come to me and ask, "How do you homeschool? How do you make it all work." But that is exactly what has happened. Several moms new to homeschooling have asked, "How do I get started?" I'm no expert. I am however, an expert on my own children. We've only been doing this Read More...