Why Farmers Are Using Glyphosate To Kill Their Crops — And What It Might Mean For You
A common herbicide is ending up in our food, thanks to the growing practice of using it to dry crops in preparation for harvest.
Another 40 Million People In The U.S. Now Have Access To The Medicinal Wonders of Marijuana
On January 1st, the most populous state in the U.S. became the sixth to make marijuana legally available for recreational use. The move could now accelerate the legalization of cannabis as accessibility to the medicinal herb becomes widespread.
A Herd Of Goats: The New Moon In Capricorn
My Capricorn grandmother gave me this little brass goat, symbol for the constellation Capricorn. He nuzzles my pottery in a sunny corner of my house.
Good News Headlines 1/16/18
The movement to end the use of wild animals in circuses secured its biggest win yet…
Me Too Creator Tarana Burke Reminds Us This Is About Black And Brown Survivors
There’s another “me too” story, about a movement that began a decade before it was a hashtag.
How Does Assisting With Suicide Affect Physicians?
When my mother was in her final months, suffering from a heart failure and other problems, she called me to her bedside with a pained expression. She took my hand and asked plaintively, “How do I get out of this mess?”
We’re Pouring Millions Of Tons Of Salt On Roads Each Winter. Here’s Why That’s A Problem.
The use of salt to de-ice roads and parking lots has skyrocketed in recent years. As environmental consequences emerge, scientists propose creative solutions.
The Position Of Women In Science Has Changed For The Better, But Is Still Far From Ideal
As a minority woman who has research experience in India, US, and now Zambia, Dr. Shilpa Iyer brings her unique views on women in science, science and public opinions, and what science can bring to Africa.
Asbestos-Laced Makeup: Children’s Products Continue To Be Contaminated With Deadly Fiber
The troubling news about the presence of asbestos in children’s makeup is just the latest example of the deadly fiber contaminating imported products marketed toward children, said Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Good News Headlines 1/9/18
The money raised for the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund will provide legal support to women and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace.
Declining Memory And Learning Deficits Linked To Canola Oil
Canola oil is one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, yet surprisingly little is known about its effects on health.
Resolve To Become A Food Waste Warrior In 2018
How about a food resolution that will protect the planet and your wallet? Why not put your food waste on a diet?
Do These Jeans Make Me Look Unethical?
Although not all imported clothing is made in exploitative workplaces, companies that demonstrably benefit from unfair and even dangerous labor practices abroad continue to flourish.
National Improved Medicare For All Making Progress
In The Road to Medicare for Everyone, Jacob Hacker is once again working to dissuade single-payer health care supporters from demanding National Improved Medicare for All, and he’s using our language to send us down a false path.
How To Talk About Your Psychic Ability
It can sometimes feel awkward to talk to people about your developing psychic gifts, especially until you’ve really embraced the idea that you’re worthy of being called “a psychic.” Here are some guidelines to help you master this situation.
This Town Built A Market Where Neighbors Can Take What They Want For Free
It’s a radical but simple experiment that builds community and keeps useful things out of the landfill.
Research On How Self-Control Works Could Help You Stick With New Year’s Resolutions
Many of us have already decided that things will be different in 2018. We’ll eat better, get more exercise, save more money or finally get around to decluttering those closets.
Good News Headlines 1/2/18
In 18 states and 20 localities, lawmakers are forcing up the minimum wage…
Nature Is So Good For You That Even Watching It On TV Improves Well-Being
Watching a few minutes of “Planet Earth” can lead you to feel 46 percent more awe and 31 percent more gratitude.
Authentic Organic: Always The Best Choice
Choosing organically produced foods has always been, and continues to be, the best choice in nurturing the health of individuals, our communities, and the planet.
You (And Most Of The Millions Of Holiday Travelers You Encounter) Are Washing Your Hands Wrong
Do we really stand a chance of keeping our hands clean from germs?
Daily Astrology
May 1, 2026
Questions about money, power, caring and sharing resonate deeply under this afternoon’s commanding full Moon in Scorpio. Overstepping leaders and bosses as well as demanding partners could be on the defensive while Pluto...
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