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Indigenous Seri people release record number of sea turtles in Mexico
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 report another Read More...
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 study, researchers Read More...
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 nanofoam lining they Read More...
Nonprofit ramps up efforts to help lonely seniors adopt pets
Alongside companionship, owning a pet has long been associated with a wide range of health benefits. Take a recent study, for example, which found that pet owners have experienced significantly lower levels of stress and loneliness during COVID-19 lockdowns. When it comes to the elderly, having a Read More...
This startup produces rocket fuel using captured carbon
The fuel needed to launch a rocket into space creates a whole lot of emissions. In fact, each SpaceX launch is estimated to emit 715 tons of CO2, which is roughly as much as 10 cross-country flights on a 747. As spaceflights become more common, there is a need for a more sustainable source of fuel. Read More...
A nonprofit is bringing pizzas to hungry voters waiting in line
After seeing predictions for long polling lines in Ohio, Florida, and Illinois before the election in 2016, Scott Duncombe noted that waiting in line to cast your ballot would be less painful with a free warm meal. Thus, Pizza to the Polls was founded. The non-partisan non-profit organization Read More...
Exercise on your way to the polls with a free bike ride
Back in September, we wrote about an initiative from ride-sharing company Lyft that will allow voters to get free or discounted rides to their local polling stations. All you need to do is use the code 2020VOTE while requesting a ride. In a similar fashion, micromobility companies such as Bird Read More...
Population of endangered leopard species rebounds in China
As a result of poaching and increasing loss of habitat, leopard populations have experienced a global decline in recent years. But that’s not the case for the big cats in the Loess Plateau, northern China, where numbers of the North Chinese leopard subspecies have increased, according to recent Read More...
Marine scientists discover coral reef taller than the Empire State Building
The charted world of the undersea has just gotten a bit richer in color, thanks to marine scientists in Australia who have recently discovered a detached coral reef more than 500 meters high at the Great Barrier Reef. The “blade-like” vertical reef, which is taller than the Empire State Read More...
Extend the life of your jack-o-lantern with these tips and tricks
As we celebrate a socially distanced Halloween this year, pumpkin carving is one spooky activity we can still partake in. You can even host distanced outdoor carving parties to create your jack-o-lantern among friends. One challenge when it comes to pumpkin carving, especially if you live somewhere Read More...