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Seahorses Are Being Threatened by Illegal Harvesting

In theory, seahorses are protected animals. In a row of shops in Sheung Wan, on the western side of Hong Kong Island, the seahorses are stored in plastic boxes and glass jars, their elongated, S-shaped bodies stacked like spoons.

The Ins-and-Outs of CBD

Here's what you need to know about everyone's new favorite miracle drug. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the main compounds of marijuana and its use is one of the most popular trends in the health and wellness scene thanks to its numerous health benefits.

Astronomers Discover a “Forbidden Planet”

Its mass is 20 Earth masses and it speeds around its star in a full orbit every 1.3 days. Astronomers have found an exoplanet so rare that they have deemed it "The Forbidden Planet," according to a new study.

The Risks of Energy Drinks

Any thing is bad in excess, but excessive consumption of energy drinks can be life threatening. Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks.

CBD is Becoming a Part of Athletes’ Regimen

Athletes experience improvements in recovery due to CBD products. A natural alternative to ibuprofen. An antidote to anxiety. A sleep aid. A post-workout recovery booster.

Trump Administration Plans to Lower Classification of Nuclear Waste to Save Money

The Department of Energy claims that downgrading the risk level of the sludge is necessary. In a move that will roll back safety standards that have been observed for decades, the Trump administration reportedly has plans to reclassify nuclear waste previously listed as "high-level" radioactive to a lower level, in the interest of saving money and time when disposing of the material.

Wild Bees Are Using Plastics to Build Their Nests

When tasked with making their unique nests, Argentina’s solitary bees are now choosing plastic. Wild bees, nesting in Argentinian crop fields, were recently found constructing nests entirely made of the flimsy plastic packaging material left on farms.

Kale is One of the Most Contaminated Vegetables, Says Study

More than 92 percent of kale had residue from at least two pesticides after washing and peeling. Of all the super healthy greens, kale is king. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence.

Climate Change is Intensely Affecting the Sea's Cold-blooded Creatures

Marine animals are more vulnerable to extinction, due to Global Warming, than land animals. As the world's average temperatures creep higher, marine animals are far more vulnerable to extinction than their earthbound counterparts, according to a new analysis of more than 400 cold-blooded species.

Joe Biden Pitches $5 Trillion Climate Proposal

Presidential hopeful, and former VP, Biden is targeting net zero emissions by 2050. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a more than five-trillion-dollar climate proposal that he says would lead the US to net zero emission of carbon pollution by 2050.

Hangry: A Bona Fide Emotion

Research shows that hunger can accelerate and intensify anger. A busy day, congested traffic, an overflowing email inbox. There are so many reasons you find yourself at the intersection of Hungry and Angry-better known as Hangry.

Red Meat and White Meat Affect the Body the Same, Says Research

Eating white meat will have the same effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef. The red meat or white meat debate is a draw. The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful to your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contributes to cardiovascular disease, said the University of California, San Francisco researchers.

Carnival Cruise Lines to Pay $20 Million for Pollution Violations

Carnival admitted violating terms of probation from a 2016 criminal conviction. Carnival Corp. has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors in which the world's largest cruise line agreed to pay a 20-million-dollar penalty because its ships continued to pollute the oceans despite a previous criminal conviction aimed at curbing similar conduct.

The Immunity of the Chinese Brake Fern to Toxic Arsenic

Key proteins keep the heavy metal from wreaking havoc on the way to its cellular jail cell. Pteris vittata, commonly known variously as the Chinese brake, Chinese ladder brake, or simply ladder brake, is a fern species in the Pteridoideae subfamily of the Pteridaceae.

Are Hot Dogs Cancerous?

A study shows that a history of hot dog consumption could affect future generations. Among American favorites is the Hot Dog - a fourth of July staple that's eaten at least once a week in most households.
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