A new study out this month finds that tart cherry juice can help you get a better night’s sleep, but there are study limitations and it probably doesn’t have as strong of an effect as other methods for curing insomnia.…
Monsanto to Pay $2.5 Million Fine for Misbranding Violations
Monsanto’s got a great reputation in the world of people who read beyond the label. (Yes, that’s sarcasm.) Monsanto’s latest score is that they have to (and have actually agreed to) pay $2.5 million for misbranding violations regarding certain cotton seed…
Report: Toxins Found in Whales Bad News for Humans
Bad news and bad news for whales these days —endangered baby whales are dying from the BP oil spill and the toxic dispersants used to “clean it up” and the International Whaling Committee has been discussing whether or not to legalize whaling…
Report: Toxins Found in Whales Bad News for Humans
Bad news and bad news for whales these days — endangered baby whales are dying from the BP oil spill and the toxic dispersants used to “clean it up” and the International Whaling Committee has been discussing whether or not…
GM and Anti-GM Groups Unhappy with EU Proposal
The European Commission has unveiled plans to allow the production of GM crops in certain member countries. Both sides of this controversial issue are critical of the decision, but it seems like a win for GM companies and supporters more…
Soda Tax Would Help Americans Become 4% Less Fat
The USDA, examining a potential national tax on sugar in sweet drinks, recently found that such a tax would make Americans 4% less fat. The tax would reduce caloric intake of adults by 13% according to the study. For an…
Soda Tax Would Help Americans Become 4% Less Fat
The USDA, examining a potential national tax on sugar in sweet drinks, recently found that such a tax would make Americans 4% less fat. The tax would reduce caloric intake of adults by 13% according to the study. For an…
Recycled Plastic Soccer Jerseys for Major International and Professional Soccer Teams — the Netherlands, Brazil, Barcelona, Arsenal, and More
First, before I get into this cool development in the world of soccer, I want to say that if these teams can get recycled plastic jerseys that are a good enough quality for players makings millions upon millions of dollars…
WorldWatch Institute Closes Shop with a Bicycle Bang
The WorldWatch Institute is a stellar independent research organization helping to create “an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs.” When I was doing research for my Master’s thesis on the relationship between bicycle facilities and bicycle travel, I ran…
New Study: Vegetarians Are Happier
Want to improve your mental health? A new study finds that going vegetarian is one way to do so. A new study out by researchers from Arizona State University finds that vegetarians have significantly less “negative emotion” than omnivores, according…