On the 30th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear catastrophe yet, a new report shows radioactive contamination from the 1986 explosion at Chernobyl in Ukraine still lingers in startlingly large amounts across the border in neighboring Belarus. In an exclusive report by the Associated Press, fresh milk from a Belarusian dairy farm contained a radioactive isotope, traceable to the Read More…
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Scientists Empirically Examine Whether “Cleanliness” is Next to “Godliness”
Scientists at the University of Essex released a study in the journal of Social Psychological & Personality Science that studied the sociocultural habits of 135 college students–in conjunction with neuroimaging studies in the laboratory–in order to examine the relationship between biological cleanliness, health, analogical thought-process, neurosis, and religion. As the old adage goes, “Cleanliness is next Read More…
Paris Climate Deal Reached: Remains To Be Seen What Will Come Of It
Today, at the U.S. headquarters in New York City, a record 171 countries showed up to sign the Paris Climate Agreement, which was reached just four months ago. Many are calling this an unprecedented move for both international politics and climate legislation. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was quoted as saying, “Paris will shape the lives Read More…
Monsanto’s Next Weedkiller Uses RNA and It’s Far Worse Than RoundUp
The main ingredient in Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide, glyphosate, has already been named the most-used herbicide in history — and the company hopes you will continue to focus on the nefarious ramifications of a two-decades-long spraying spree with this carcinogenic chemical concoction while its patents on ‘RoundUp Ready’ seeds expire. While the masses are obsessed with glyphosate, Monsanto is turning Read More…
7 Discoveries That Would Transform What It Means To Be Human
What does it mean to be human? It’s a difficult question to answer. There are so many things which set us apart from one another, yet more still which bind us together, and I think we could all benefit from focusing more on what we share than what we do not. Our differences are important, as they Read More…
How A Quadriplegic Gained Movement In His Hand, Thanks To A Brain Chip
After a horrifying accident, Ian Burkhart never thought he would be able to move again. His future has changed thanks to a tiny chip controlled by his thoughts. It began as an average summer day: Ian Burkhart, 19 at the time, went swimming in the Outer Banks with some friends. In an instant, everything changed as Read More…






