Endosulfan (Thiodan) insecticide is heavily used on fruits and vegetables worldwide and is without doubt one of the most worrisome pesticides on the market. It is a proven endocrine disruptor, and is persistent and tends to bioaccumulate.
The major manufacturer, Baye...
For our bodies to work properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. A hormone called insulin is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy. In people with diabetes, insulin is no longer produced or not produced in sufficient amounts by the...
Using some 'outside the square' thinking that we hope will catch on, one UK artist is using plastic waste drinks bottles are to create a decorative lighting range.
The bottles are collected, cleaned, sandblasted and then transformed into decorative shapes totally un...
Soon, the water in Gijon, a harbor in Northern Spain will be monitored by robotic, battery-powered fish. These mechanical, articulating sea creatures were designed and tested by the Robotics Department at the University of Essex. At a cost of $3.6 million, through a Eur...
This month representatives from more than 140 countries signed onto a new United Nations agreement which calls for co-ordinated global cuts in the use and release of mercury. Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin associated with industrial activities.
Three out of four people are sensitive to dairy. One in three can't really cope with yeast or sugar. One in seven is intolerant to gluten. In other words, 75% of us are sensitive to one food or another and that's a number that's on the increase.
It can be hard to get back into the swing of things at work after the cheer of the holiday season. But we have some tips that might help get your creative juices flowing again. You can become a new office hero by suggesting ways for your employer to save money while hel...
Even people who consistently stick to an effective health and fitness routine can sometimes fall out of the habit. Getting back on track can be challenging - unless you find ways to rebuild a strong desire to start exercising again.
Here are some ways to give yoursel...
One of my favourite sayings is from a Rabbi who noted "my life has been blessed, because I never knew I needed anything until I had it." I know exactly how he felt.
Some gadgets are really useful, but sometimes the attempt to get luxury or convenience to th...
On 15 December the Australian Government announced one of the largest and most important structural reforms to our economy in a generation, the introduction of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
The Prime Minister's website introduced the scheme with this preamble:...