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18 Reasons Why Fossil Fuel Companies Are Killing Our Planet
18 Reasons Why Fossil Fuel Companies Are Killing Our Planet Universities, religious groups and cities are seeking to divest from fossil fuels. Read more at The Brandeis Hoot. 1. Glaciers are melting. This is generally attributed to global warming, but NPR notes that it could also be from pollution, to which fossil fuel companies particularly … Continue reading
Bed bugs: a 21st century pest to the wealthy
For decades, bed bugs were rarely heard of in the United States and other developed nations. They were effectively wiped out with the introduction of DDT. Then in the 1990s, they showed right back up again, having held onto luggage, clothing and other materials to catch a ride. DDT was banned by that point, and … Continue reading
Stay warm with a wristwatch-sized device
It’s not necessary to warm an entire building if people are cold – what if you could instead warm each person individually, saving enormous amounts of money for heating unused space? A team of engineering students at MIT have turned this idea into reality. Using a model that looks like a wristwatch band, the prototype … Continue reading
Flesh-eating bacteria infecting 650-800 yearly
“Flesh-eating bacteria” is probably the least pleasant-sounding phrase in the world. It might seem likely that flesh eating bacteria are only found in developing countries, where disease spreads quickly and living conditions are terrible. That’s not the case, though – there are plenty of flesh eating bacterial infections right here in the United States. In … Continue reading
Insertable ring could prove easy way to prevent HIV in women
Although HIV is no longer a fatal disease, infections rates are still high. Women in particular suffer from greater HIV infections in recent years. Research indicates that women are at risk, at least in part, because their partners may be unwilling to use protection and keep them uninfected. Women may have little bargaining power with … Continue reading
Hospice helps heal the living
Of the 2.5 million deaths in the US in 2011, 1 million of those were patients who died under hospice care, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reports. As many people are using hospice to care for their loved ones in the final weeks and days, hospice is a source of comfort to grieving … Continue reading
The science behind ‘Tangled’ – do lanterns really float?
The allure behind the floating lantern scene in “Tangled” is easy to see, with beautiful lights filling the night sky as if by magic. These lanterns aren’t just a fairy tale, though – they have been used in cultural festivals in China and Thailand for many years. They may look innocently stunning, but one lantern … Continue reading