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Why Older Running Shoes Probably Won't Last, Even If They Haven’t Been Worn
You’ve probably heard that you should replace your running shoes when the cushioning wears down, which tends to be after 300 to 500 miles according to most manufacturers. But it turns out there’s another problem with old shoes, even if...
You Should Be Cleaning Your Indoor Plants
When your house is a disaster, the last thing you are thinking about is cleaning your plants. But houseplants get dirty and dusty just like anything else in your home, even if cleaning them requires some specialized knowhow. Many cleaning products...
How to Tell If a 'Fitness Challenge' Is a Complete Waste of Time
I’m a huge fan of challenging myself in the fitness realm. I did a triathlon once, even though I knew halfway through training that I never wanted to do one again. I’ve begged my coach to give me weightlifting workouts that are notoriously...
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Here’s a leadership opportunity, Mr. Regan
Much as the chemical industry likes to complain about regulation, the fact is that the regulatory process in the U.S. is captured by corporate interests. As those of us who work on pesticide issues know well, industry’s influence at EPA’s...
Guest blog: Land access for all
The land on which we grow and forage food is a complex ecosystem that supports and sustains us; how we view ourselves in relationship to the land influences how we interact with it. In modern Western culture, land is viewed as something to be owned...
Climate change and agricultural pests: Trouble ahead
Climate change is bad news for agriculture; it’s predicted to result in crop loss as unpredictable temperatures and precipitation become more common. This is especially true in areas where food insecurity is already a threat, such as sub-Saharan...
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Abolish Federal Death Penalty and Set Life-Affirming Standard
The death penalty has become a stain on a civilized society that claims it values life. Discrimination and lethal misuse have long plagued this instrument of cruel and unusual punishment. Demand President Biden keep his pledge to prohibit...
Husky Apparently Abandoned on Roadside by Fleeing Car Deserves Justice
A husky was allegedly abandoned on a Texas roadside by his caretakers. The young dog’s heartbreaking chase after his apparent abandoners was caught on video. Demand the suspects face a fitting punishment...
Don’t Give Sanctuary to Gun Violence
Missouri is placing more value on guns than on the safety and the lives of its citizens by restricting state officials from enforcing federal laws. Urge power-hungry politicians to reassess their priorities in the wake of a nationwide gun...
Unexplained Mysteries
'Complex organic matter' found on asteroids
Scientists have identified two unusual asteroids between Mars and Jupiter that shouldn't actually be there. Discovered by the Japanese Aerospace Explo...
Ghost hunter injured after falling through roof
A paranormal investigation at a notorious haunted hotspot saw one enthusiast recently end up in hospital. According to reports, the unnamed 35-year-ol...
UK military opens first space command center
The new center will help the UK to maintain its interests and achieve a 'battle-winning advantage' in space. As launching satellites into space become...
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What's Up - August 2021
What are some skywatching highlights in August 2021? The best-known meteor shower of the year should be a good time this year on the peak night of Aug. 11, with no bright Moon to interfere. Jupiter and Saturn are at their best all month long. And...
NASA Model Describes Nearby Star which Resembles Ours in its Youth
Portal origin URL: NASA Model Describes Nearby Star which Resembles Ours in its YouthPortal origin nid: 472970Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 10:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: New research led...
Developing Tiny Micro-Shutter Arrays to Answer Big Questions
PROJECT NexGen Micro-Shutter Array (NGMSA) SNAPSHOT Advanced technology micro-shutters enable NASA to study galaxy evolution across cosmic time. Goddard Space Flight Center astrophysicist Matt Greenhouse and lead engineer Mary Li...
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