Plans from DC Seek to Help Disappearing Bee Species

POLICY 05.20.2015 15:09 PM

The Obama administration is hoping to reverse the rapidly declining populations of honeybees and monarch butterflies in the US by providing them with better nourishment. The federal plan will preserve seven million acres of habitat for bees, monarch butterflies and other insects, making the federal land more bee-friendly. The move is intended to bolster the population of pollinators that are essential to America's food crops, support research, and investigate the widespread cutback of pesticide use as part of a wide-ranging strategy.

In the Face of Climate Change the Western United States Faces An Energy Crisis Far Too Real

05.19.2015 13:52 PM

Two Arizona State University engineers warn that the power grid of the American West must be prepared for the impacts of climate change. The region's entire infrastructure for electricity generation and distribution must be "climate-proofed" to diminish the risk of future power shortages.

Keystone Species Dying Off—Why Losing Beehives and Honey May Be More Concerning Than You'd Think

05.14.2015 12:47 PM

Honeybees are dying en masse all over the globe, and it's not just lovers of honey that should be concerned. These mass deaths will change our dinner plates forever, not to mention raise the cost of eating generally. In a world where food security and hunger are crucially important, this is bad news for everyone.

Obama Administration Clarifies Birth Control Mandate

05.12.2015 22:07 PM

As part of Obama Care, health insurers must now cover without cost sharing all 18 forms of contraception listed in the FDA's birth control guide, as stated by the Obama Administration in new guidelines issued on Monday.

Disease-Free and Rid of Ebola—Liberia Reveals Effective Health Practices Against Virus

05.09.2015 18:57 PM

Ten months ago the perfect storm of weak public health policy, poverty, and the Ebola virus transformed Liberia into a bloody battleground. The epicenter of the disaster was the Logan Town clinic, where workers without gloves or running water tried by candlelight to try to save their first patient in the crisis. Now, less than a year later, the Logan Town Clinic and its employees—like the rest of Liberia—is equipped to handle Ebola and any similar disease epidemic.

Think That China’s ‘Great Firewall’ Was Bad? New Security Tactic Reveals Far More Threats

04.11.2015 15:44 PM

When it comes to digital censorship, China does it best. In fact, as enemies of the freedom of speech movement on the internet, one nation has devised ingenious ways for covering their tracks and making sure that the Chinese public does not see websites or an unadulterated view outside of the “Great Firewall”. But in a new study published this week by the University of Toronto and the University of California, Berkeley, researchers are saying that China’s recent attacks on the internet instead used a new weapon—and it’s one with far more nefarious applications.

The Challenges Facing Human Service Workers in US-Mexico Border Towns

04.03.2015 09:59 AM

There are many challenges facing human service workers in US-Mexico border towns like HIV, inadequate water, crime and sex trafficking.

Animal Cruelty Laws: House Bil 2150 Defeated in Arizona

04.03.2015 09:58 AM

House Bill 2150 was deeated this week in Arizona, much to the relief of animal rights activists who felt the proposed bill would have lessened the protections against abuse for livestock.

Is Genetically Modified Food Safe?

04.02.2015 21:58 PM

Why You Should like Genetically Modified Food Genetically modified organisms are great. That's not necessarily a popular opinion, but it's true.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Prosecutor Says No Videos Used as Evidence

04.02.2015 11:08 AM

Despite reports of a video from inside the ill-fated Germanwings flight piloted by Andreas Lubitz, prosecutors say they have no knowledge of any video evidence.

Gobi Desert Stone Circles: Does the Stone Formation Holds Secrets From the Past?

04.02.2015 11:01 AM

Formations similar to Stonehenge have been discovered in the Gobi Desert. Will the Chinese government allow archaeologists to learn what these sites were used for?

Welfare May Actually Encourage Recipients to Work, New Study Suggests

04.01.2015 16:07 PM

Higher Welfare Does Not Encourage Dependency, New Study Suggests Science and politics don't always mix. One is inherently subjective, what someone believes is best for society, both socially and economically.

Andreas Lubitz Exhibited Evidence Of Depression Years Before Germanwings Crash

04.01.2015 09:54 AM

Lufthansa may have withheld information concerning Lubitz' bout with depression during his flight training.

New Study Links Poverty With Diminished Brain Development

03.31.2015 15:56 PM

New Study Links Poverty with Brain Development The age-old debate of nature versus nurture isn't really a debate. We've all pretty much agreed that when it comes to the complexity of raising a child, there are a large variety of factors that go into it.

Glow-In-The-Dark Tampons Help Detect Sewage Leaks

03.31.2015 15:55 PM

Scientists have discovered a new use for the tampon: detecting sewer pollution from leaky pipes and illegal drains.