Research of the Week The biggest explosion in intelligence occurred after the Gorilla line split from the Hominid line. Less testosterone, more arthritis. Obesity and sarcopenia are a lethal combo…
Day: December 1, 2023
Decoding What OPEC Wants
Today’s article explores OPEC’s motivations for cutting oil production by 1 million barrels per day, and why those goals contrast with those of net crude oil-importing nations.
Most Americans Are Quitting Smoking—Except For Those Over 65
An endless supply of trendy takes in recent years claim that among young adults, smoking is cool again. But though they may be hanging from the lips of major influencers…
Biden Calls for Replacement of All Lead Pipes Within 10 Years
Most U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Biden administration moves to reduce lead…
Key Concepts in Ecology: Mutualisms and Facilitation
This blog post on ‘Mutualisms and facilitation’ is part of the BES ‘Key Concepts in Ecology’ series, designed to help ecologists in learning the key topics in ecology. See the…
ACE’s List of Farmed Animal Advocacy Organizations
A few years ago, the Programs team at Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) assembled a longlist of charities to select from when considering which charities to invite for evaluation. This is…
COP28 Will Generate Headlines But Not Much Else
COP28 will not seriously address the problem of energy poverty, because it requires either expensive renewables or ‘bad’ fossil fuels.
Thinking of adopting? Here’s what you need to know
Looking to enrich your life by adding a furry friend to your family? The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society can help! If you’ve been thinking of adopting an animal, you’ve…
NODE.Health’s Digital Medicine Conference
Next week is the NODE.Health Digital Medicine Conference in New York. Dec 6-8. It features a great line up of speakers and digital health tech luminaries & THCB readers can…
Opponents appeal decision to allow drilling under Ohio state parks and wildlife areas
Environmental groups filed an appeal Thursday, challenging recent decisions by an Ohio regulatory commission to allow drilling under a state park and two state wildlife areas. Those decisions currently call…