The story at a glance For the study, the researchers divided 16 rats into two groups. One group was fed a normal amount throughout the study period while another underwent three cycles in which they received 60% of their normal daily food intake before three weeks of a normal diet . Both groups received ultrasound … Read more
City once again joins Delaware Estuary Partnership and Urban Biking Project to encourage residents to preserve and protect our planet Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today announced details of a party on open downtown streets to celebrate Earth Day 2022. The mayor said this year’s annual celebration of our planet will be presented live, after a … Read more
How do you form new habits when you’re exhausted? The key is to start small, take a soft, holistic approach to long-term change. First, start by establishing a regular sleeping habit, from going to bed at the same time to waking up at the same time. Next, work on your diet. Aim for more water … Read more
Zooming in on weddings, al fresco dining in the dead of winter, shows and concerts leading up — these pandemic-related trends are unlikely to last, at least beyond a few dedicated outliers. But a high-stakes medical trend that could save lives and cut costs will persist long after the COVID pandemic, says Jonathan Bush, CEO … Read more
Each year, National Public Health Week gives us all an opportunity to come together to restore and strengthen our nation’s public health. As we have seen so clearly over the past 2 years, public health is essential to every aspect of our national life – not only to the safety and well-being of our families … Read more
By Adam Vaughan Sentinel-5P, one of the satellites that will be used by Destination Earth Medialab ESA/ATG Meet Fix the Planet, the weekly climate change newsletter that reminds you that there is reason for hope in science and technology around the world. To get it delivered to your inbox, sign up here. Wednesday 30 March … Read more
According to a study published in Scientists progress on March 25, vampire bats have gradually shed their genes over the past million years, causing them to evolve a range of behaviors and physical characteristics that allow them to survive on a diet nightmares are made of. What is lost is not found By comparing the … Read more
This is part two of a two-part article on the evolution of sustainability skills, written as part of edie’s corporate leadership month. The first part of the feature, which can be found here, explains why soft skills may be even more important to sustainability professionals than technical expertise. As experts have pointed out, the 2020s … Read more
A sculpture adorns the Smithfield Foods pig slaughterhouse in Smithfield, Virginia, U.S., October 17, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Polansek/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register April 1 (Reuters) – More than 20 Missouri pig farms have reported an increase in emergency manure discharge since U.S. pork producer Smithfield Foods took over them in … Read more
Cover photo: timfilbert via Flickr; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Where once stood a family of towering and mighty trees, a lone giant pierces the sky, surrounded by clear-cut land. You can imagine the chorus of chainsaws, followed by the earthquake, as age-old behemoths found the ground, one after another, one after another, one after another. Surrounded … Read more