Alberta forum dishes out education about sustainable foodcbc.ca - CBC News · Hundreds are gathering at Edmonton's Expo Centre this weekend to talk about sustainable food in Alberta. Susan Roberts, a lead organizer, helped plant …
Millennials aren't going gaga for baby techCNET - by Ian Sherr The second Baby Tech Awards will be announced at CES as companies making technology for infants look to grow out of the teething phase.
Hidden codex may reveal secrets of life in Mexico before Spanish conquestThe Guardian - Maev KennedyHi-tech imaging has revealed exceptionally rare manuscript overlaid by 16th-century deerhide document held at Oxford University One of the rarest manuscripts in the world has been revealed hidden beneath
NASA Just Made All Its Research Free OnlinePopular Mechanics - By Sophie WeinerYesterday, NASA announced a massive new public project that will make all of its publicly funded research available online for free. A new portal, Pubspace, will host thousands of NASA research articles
Fifty Shades of Grey Reading at Home: 8 Things Your Kid’s Teacher Wishes You Would DoBrightly - by Devon A. Corneal Our kids spend most of their days in school, learning how to read, write, and solve math problems that I barely understand. When my son asks for my …
China The future of genetic enhancement lies in China — here's why we should careBusiness Insider - The ConversationAs the state of the science brings prospects like these closer to reality, an international debate has been raging over the ethics of enhancing human capacities with biotechnologies such as so-called pills,
Mysterious And Known As The 'Raven': Scientists Identify New Whale SpeciesNPR - Merrit KennedyFor decades, Japanese fishermen have told stories about the existence of a dark, rare beaked whale that they called karasu — the "raven." But now, scientists say they have genetic proof to back up these
104 newfound alien planets confirmed in cosmic haulMashable - Miriam KramerA team of researchers using telescopes in space and on Earth announced a new haul of about 100 previously undiscovered alien planets on Monday. The cosmic "treasure trove" was revealed using data from
Play buttonRobotics Boston Dynamics' New Robot Is A Tiny Friendly Dog With An Extra LimbPopular ScienceRobots are not like us. They may inhabit the same spaces, and they may mimic life in their movements, but the kinds of bodies that lend themselves to metal and springs are not the same as those built flesh
DNA Scientists just confirmed there's a second layer of information hidden in our DNABusiness Insider - Fiona MacDonaldThat's something biologists have known for years, and they've even been able to figure out some of the proteins responsible for folding up DNA. But now a group of physicists have been able to demonstrate
Student's service dog gets her own, adorable picture in the yearbookMashable - Andrea RomanoPresley, a service dog to middle school student Joseph "Seph’ Ware of Monroe, Louisiana, was given her own spot in the yearbook, right by her human's side. Seph was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
By the year 2040, embryo selection could replace sex as the way most of us make babiesQuartz - Jamie MetzlHuman reproduction is about to undergo a radical shift. Embryo selection, in connection with in-vitro fertilization (IVF), will help our species eliminate many genetic diseases, extend healthy lifespans,
Chemicals The best houseplants to clean the air in your homeThe Telegraph - By Eleanor MuffittEasy to care for, resilient, and a quick way to inject some nature into your living room - no wonder houseplants have recently made a comeback. But did you know they also clean the air in your home? A
Zika Virus Zika Virus Birth Defects May Be 'Tip of the Iceberg', Experts SayNBC News - Maggie FoxZika birth defects may be 'tip of the iceberg', experts say The explosion of cases of birth defects caused by Zika virus may be the "tip of the iceberg," experts said Sunday. Many cases have probably missed
Solar-plane pilots say trip was also test of human enduranceapnewsarchive.com - OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — The two Swiss pilots taking turns to fly a solar-powered airplane around the world said Sunday the endeavor is not only …
Play button Newborn puppy that lost its mom finds unusual foster familyMashable - Brian KoerberAfter this cute pup named Bobby sadly lost its mother to a car accident, the Michigan Humane Society was able to pair up the dog with a new family — of cats. Bobby was just two days old when its mother
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Returning home is a mixed blessing for victims of Boko Haramapnewsarchive.com - BRADLEY KLAPPER YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — “Bring Back Our Girls,” say the placards in the park and the tweets read around the world. But for thousands of girls and women …
Spelling Is your child hopeless at spelling? Don’t panic…The Telegraph - By Tom PayneShortly after I began teaching, I had my first lesson with a group of mostly dyslexic boys. As soon as I handed something out, a number of them started doodling over it. “Why are you doing that?” I asked.
Human Anatomy 7 iPhone apps for kids that will help them learn something newBusiness Insider - Brandt RanjTo help you out, we sifted through a bunch of kids apps to find the best, focusing on ones that were highly rated and recently updated. The following seven apps will teach your kid about the human body,
Vaccines 10 Beliefs About Vaccinating Kids That Are Dangerous and WrongCosmopolitan - By Stephanie BoothDespite tons of scientific data about kids' shots, these major misconceptions persist. Even before you have a baby — hell, even if you don't have one — you'll hear mixed messages about immunization. The
Diesel cars' emissions far higher on road than in lab, tests showThe Guardian - Peter Walker and Graham RuddickUK inquiry after Volkswagen scandal finds much higher nitrogen oxide levels than when vehicles are tested in laboratory Diesel cars are producing many times more health-damaging pollutants than claimed
Jokes 22 Science Jokes Only Smart People Will UnderstandBuzzFeed - Tom Chivers Old statisticians never die. They just get broken down by age and sex.
Play buttonJelly Bean A Bowl Full of Jelly Bean HistoryNational Geographic - Rebecca RuppNo Easter basket is complete without a sprinkling of jelly beans—though, to be fair, these chewy little tidbits aren’t America’s top pick in Easter-basket candy. Number one is the chocolate bunny, of 90
43 Presidential Busts Are Sitting in a Remote Field at a Virginia FarmTravel + Leisure - Michelle GrossAnd they need your help! Like something out of an M. Night Shyamalan movie or a perpetually awkward lucid dream, on a privately owned farm in Croaker, Virginia, the vestiges of 43 presidential busts are
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