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Escaped beavers have brought quantifiable benefits to English rivers
In 2013, a group of beavers that had escaped from captivity were found living wild along a river in Devon, England. When plans to exterminate the animals were greeted by a popular outcry, the government agreed to a scientific trial to measure the environmental impact of the beavers, with the funds Read More...
This couple is buying land near a tiger reserve and just letting it regrow
It was his love for nature and wildlife that led Aditya Singh to quit his Indian civil services job, leave his well-appointed house in Delhi and settle in a remote corner of Rajasthan, abutting the famous Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, in 1998. Over the last 20 years, Singh has been buying tracts of Read More...
Janelle Lynch’s photographs are a reminder to find beauty in everyday nature
If you were to see Janelle Lynch photographing out in nature, you would likely see her crouched down beside plants, flanked by her dogs, deliberately taking her time to craft her images. Her photography is mostly still shots of small snippets of nature but it is more than the twigs and flowers that Read More...
MRI imaging method could lead to new way to detect early-stage cancer
A new method of detecting early-stage cancer is getting the green light from the FDA, meaning human trials will commence in the coming two years. The new imaging method was intended for detecting metastatic cancer in the liver, but the researchers say it could be applied to a number of other types Read More...
New research shows dogs may be able to help us treat cancer
Dogs are known as man’s best friend. Now, they are taking on a role as man’s best medical insight and playing a critical role in helping cure cancerous tumors. Diffuse glioma is the most common malignant tumor that can grow in the brain and dogs and humans happen to develop them at very Read More...
Tips for designing an environment that helps you make healthy food choices
If you were sitting in a team meeting with donuts on the table, you’d likely reach for a donut. But if that same meeting offered fresh fruit or vegetables, you’d inevitably make a healthier choice. The point is the physical space around us can impact the way we make nutritious choices. With Read More...
The largest oil refinery on the East Coast is closing for good
It’s official! On Thursday, a federal judge finally confirmed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan of Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES), the company that ran the benzene-polluting mega refinery that closed after bursting into flames last June. The plan includes the sale of PES’s 1,300-acre Read More...
Stretchy medical patch is designed to heal damaged hearts
After a heart attack has occurred, some of the beating cardiac tissue ends up being replaced with non-beating scar tissue – this permanently compromises the function of the heart. A new patch, however, is designed to help. Bioengineers from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, have developed a Read More...
How to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm as an irregular shift worker
Our bodies operate on circadian rhythms. This internal 24-hour clock helps us know when to sleep, eat, and feel energized to get through our days. Throwing off this delicate balance can disrupt hormone levels and induce metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases a person’s risk of stroke, Read More...
The milkman reimagined: Delivery service Loop launches next month
One of the most ambitious attempts to eliminate plastic waste from weekly groceries is set to launch next month. The Loop, as it’s called, will be a major new online service backed by the world’s biggest brands that will deliver products ranging from soft drinks to washing powder and shampoo in Read More...