After struggling for eight years to have a baby, Shannon Petersen and her husband decided to try in vitro fertilization (IVF) in 2022. Their fertility doctor recommended a test that…
Day: March 6, 2025
What to Know About Marty Makary, Trump’s Pick to Lead the FDA
President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency tasked with ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices,…
How to enrich your small animal’s environment
Small animals have specific needs, just like cats and dogs. With a few simple steps, you can enrich your pet’s environment! Environmental Enrichment Hiding All small animals need the opportunity…
International Women’s Day 2025 – Arianne Harris
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we are excited to share a collection of blog posts showcasing the work of some of the BES community. In each post, they discuss…
California's rooftop-solar debate is raging again
Two years after slashing compensation for rooftop-solar owners who send power back to the grid, California policymakers are once again looking for ways to contain high and rising electricity rates…
Can solar power thrive despite Trump’s culture wars?
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Editor’s note: This story, first published by Grist on Feb. 25, references the Trump…
We Cannot Let RFK Jr Lead Us Backwards in Health
By ARIEL FRISTOE As the artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, an arts organization that promotes anti-racism, social activism and health equity, I believe the recent appointment of Robert…