The U.S. military has been protecting the home front for nearly 250 years—and doing a bang-up job of it. In recent decades, however, the military has also been polluting the…
Day: September 25, 2024
How to Stop Checking Your Phone Every 10 Seconds
You’re standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for an elevator. You have no more than a minute to kill. And yet, before you’ve even processed what you’re…
Former NFL Star Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson’s. Here’s What to Know
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said that he has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The three-time NFL MVP made the revelation during his testimony before a House…
Why You Can’t Find a Pediatrician
Steph Berend’s seven-year-old son has a speech disorder and sensory issues. But her efforts to see a specialist near their home in Spokane, Wash., have been stymied. Her child has…
Beatrice Bock: Becoming a scientist wasn’t a mistake, just a happy little accident
It’s been just over a month since the 12th International Conference on Mycorrhiza. In these blog posts, we hear from some of the winners of Functional Ecology’s poster and talk…
Mice Exterminator By Me
The only time a homeowner wants mice in their home is when he/she purchases them from the local pet store. If you’ve noticed mice invading your residence, chances are you…