Bahamas Acts to Protect Sharks
Sharks in The Bahamas can breathe more easily after the nation's government announced today that all commercial shark fishing in the approximately 630,000 square kilometers (243,244 square miles) of the co...
Spay, Neuter Programs Lead To Fewer Cases Of Pet Euthanasia
By SUE MANNING When Stephen Zawistowski got his first dog 50 years ago, she was the only dog in the neighborhood that was spayed. "She had an incision that must have been a foot long and was sewn up with ...
Denmark to be 42% Wind-Powered by 2020–100% by 2050?
By Brian Merchant Denmark is already powered by an impressive amount of wind power -- the nation of five and a half million meets nearly 20% of its energy from wind farms. But in Denmark's latest ener...
Sting Cancels Concert in Kazakhstan Due To Human Rights Issues
By Ali Berman Sting was supposed to perform at the Astana Day Festival in Kazakhstan on July 4th, but after being contacted by Amnesty International, he decided to cancel the appearance. ...
How To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
Summer is officially here and the heat is on. In many states the thermometer has already topped 100 degrees. It’s difficult to stay cool and comfortable. (more…)...
Studies Examine Autism’s Link to Antidepressants, Other Factors
A preliminary but provocative new study finds women who take antidepressants during pregnancy have a moderately higher risk of having a child with autism, according to a paper published in the Archives of Gener...
Natural and Safe Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
By Chris Kilham An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to the American Pain Foundation. That’s a lot of pain. And that adds up t (more…)...
Laughter, music may lower blood pressure
By Lynne Peeples Listening to your favorite tunes or funny jokes could lower your blood pressure, perhaps even as much as cutting salt from your diet or dropping 10 pounds, according to the preliminary res...
Birds Are First Non-Human Animals To Use Grammar
By Ali Garfinkel Better than most Youtube commentators, I bet. When it comes to syntax, Bengal Finches know where it’s at. This particular species of bird is rather sensitive to unfamiliar bird calls &md...
Outrage Over Polar Bear Killing on UK Television Show
By Jennifer Mishler ...