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Some estimates suggest every dollar spent meeting clean air rules returns $10 in health and economic benefits. So why would Donald Trump even consider changing those rules? Clean Air Is One of America’s Best Investments. EPA Deregulation Ignores That. http://archive.today/WiJck Related Reading
In 2019, the World Health Organization discovered that the arts can boost mental health, reduce the impact of trauma, and lower the risk of cognitive decline, frailty and “premature mortality,” among other upsides. So, the Swiss town of Neuchatel is letting doctors prescribe free museum visits for their patients. Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors…
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a system that uses everyday biomass to pull drinkable water out of the air. They call it the “molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels” system. From Scraps to Sips: Everyday Biomass Produces Drinking Water from Thin Air https://cockrell.utexas.edu/news/archive/10158-from-scraps-to-sips-everyday-biomass-produces-drinking-water-from-thin-air Related Reading
There’s something magical about planting your first spring garden after the long, cold winter months. The soil feels alive again, and the garden starts to become a welcome sight filled with promise. After months of eating mostly canned foods, root veggies like carrots, and winter squash, the idea of enjoying fresh food from your own…
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A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill has completed its first phase of human clinical trials and is now undergoing further safety and efficacy testing. If approved for the commercial market, the pill, which works by inhibiting sperm production, would mark a major expansion of contraceptive options. Men’s turn: US scientists unveil a hormone-free male birth…
The ancient practice of gleaning – collecting food that is left over in fields after harvesting is complete – is making a comeback as a way to feed hungry populations. Gleaning: The Ancient Practice Fighting Modern Food Waste https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/gleaning-the-ancient-practice-fighting-modern-food-waste/ Related Reading
Juicy Marbles, the Slovenia-based startup that has pioneered in making realistic plant-based steak, lamb and ribs, has introduced its newest product: “Pork-ish”. It is the first whole cut of pork in the plant-based category. Juicy Marbles introduces Pork-ish, a plant-based whole-cut of pork https://vegnews.com/juicy-marbles-meatless-pork Related Reading
Cannabis is known to relieve pain, but the addictive high it produces has limited its use as a medicine. That may be changing. Researchers now say they have developed a synthetic compound that relieves pain without the side effects. Cannabis-like synthetic compound delivers pain relief without addictive high, study finds https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/03/05/compound-cannabis-pain-relieving-properties-side-effects/9361741018702/ Related Reading
A new study suggests that relying too much on AI for tasks is causing people to lose their critical thinking skills and creativity, as they become overly dependent on technology and less engaged in problem-solving. Study Finds That People Who Entrust Tasks to AI Are Losing Critical Thinking Skills https://futurism.com/study-ai-critical-thinking Related Reading
350.org is calling on us all to become activists in the climate movement. The time for action is now: “We believe in the collective power of ordinary people taking action for climate justice. Through online campaigns, grassroots organizing and mass public actions, our movement is rising up all over the world. Join us!” Related Reading