Marie Kondo has given up on tidying up – at least for now. Posting on her website shortly after the birth of her third child in 2021, the Japanese organization expert reflected on motherhood, saying she had “eased up on herself” when it comes to tidying, and that it’s no longer at the top of her to-do […]
During a recent excursion to the icy plains of Antarctica, an international team of researchers discovered five new meteorites — including one of the largest ever found on the continent. As CNN reports, the rare meteorite is about the size of a cantaloupe but weighs a hefty 17 pounds (7.7 kilograms). The specimen is one […]
An avalanche of winter storms riding an atmospheric river has given the West some relief from its historic drought, replenishing the soil, filling reservoirs and increasing much-needed snowpack. But whether it will be enough to help lift the West out of its multi-year water crisis, experts say, depends on temperatures in the coming months. Andrew Schwartz, lead scientist […]
Recovery and search efforts continued in the South on Friday, a day after severe storms and tornadoes raked the region, killing at least nine people, blowing roofs off homes and cutting power for thousands. As CNN reports, at least seven people were killed in central Alabama’s Autauga County alone, with two others – including a 5-year-old boy […]
It’s officially 2023, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is here to remind everyone (or at least food manufacturers) that sesame has joined the list of major food allergens. “Sesame is joining the list of major food allergens defined in the law as the result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, […]
Glaciers are set to lose substantially more ice and contribute more to sea level rise than current scientific estimates project, according to a new report. Using new satellite data to model different climate change scenarios, researchers found that up to half of glaciers could be lost by the end of the century, even if the world’s ambitious global climate targets […]
You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new year. But as CNN reports, have you thought about what might be optimal for your best friend and furry companion? Here are some new year’s resolutions experts say can benefit both you […]
Dame Vivienne Westwood passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family” on December 29 at the age of 81 in Clapham, South London, according to a statement from her brand’s Twitter. Completely self-taught as a designer, Westwood was a legendary leader in womenswear and was considered to have spearheaded the punk movement in fashion in the late 1970s for her […]
The world’s largest whales are more than just astonishing creatures. As CNN reports, much like the ocean, soil and forests, new research shows that whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing planet-heating carbon emissions. In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution, climate […]
According to a new study recently published in the medical journal Neurology (the official publication of the American Academy of Neurology), eating more flavonols, which are antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss. As CNN reports, the study found that the cognitive score of people in […]