Gene secrets of the tree revealed
The first tree to have its full genetic make-up unravelled is a poplar. The genome of the black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) was sequenced in a four-year international project led by US institutions...
Willie Nelson and Other Musicians Headline Charity Concert for Farmers
By Allyson Koerner Willie Nelson is on the road again bringing musicians and farmers together for a good cause. Along with Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, Nelson and the trio are planning the Far...
After two years of eco-living, what works and what doesn’t
By Susan Carpenter It started with gray water, then escalated to chickens, composting toilets and rain barrels. I'm talking about the two years I've spent transforming my humble California bungalow in...
Operation Green Rights’ Project Tarmaggedon
Free-thinking citizens of the world: Anonymous' Operation Green Rights calls your attention to an urgent situation in North America perpetuated by the boundless greed of the usual suspects: Exxon Mobil, ...
9 Sun Protective Foods
By Chris Kilham You may be surprised to learn that many common foods offer some protection to your skin from the potentially damaging rays of the sun, from the inside out (more…)...
Tim Gunn of ‘Project Runway’ Lauds Miss Florida USA’s Furless Choice
By Andy Neuenschwander The Miss Florida USA pageant has at least one new fan: fashion guru Tim Gunn. Gunn, who is famous for his role as mentor on the reality competition show “Project Runway,” was thrilled whe...
Natural Summer Beauty Tips
The summer is a time when you especially want to look and feel your best. The heat can make this a bit of a challenge. If using chemicals is the last thing you want to put on your hair and skin consider these f...
City vs. Country: Who Is Healthier?
For many urban dwellers, the country conjures up images of clean air, fresh food and physical activities. But these days, Americans residing in major cities live longer, healthier lives overall than their count...
Warren Buffett Donates $1.78 Billion to Charity
By lindastcyr In 2006, Warren Buffett made a pledge to gradually give the bulk of his wealth from Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. away to charity. By donating $1.78 billion to several charities, he is keeping in ...
Brazil Confirms Existence of One of Earth’s Last Uncontacted Tribes
The world is still full of mysteries, it seems. The government of Brazil confirmed this week the existence of around 200 members of a still-uncontacted tribe living in a southwestern area of the Amazon r...