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Microplastics in the Ocean are More Abundant than Previously Thought

May 23, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 24, 2020

A new study from the Plymouth Marine Institute in the U.K. has found that the amount of microplastics in our oceans is much higher than previously thought. Scientists trawled off the coast of Maine in the U.S. and the coast… [read]

FDA Stops Bill Gates COVID-19 Testing Program

May 22, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 24, 2020

The FDA halted coronavirus testing started by Bill Gates and Seattle health officials pending further review. Gates’ program was sending testing kits to people’s homes in an attempt to achieve the level of testing the government says is necessary to… [read]

A Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Save Us

May 21, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 22, 2020

William Hasteline, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and human genome projects researcher has said that we “should not count” on a vaccine to save the population from COVID-19. Due to the nature of the coronavirus, it is unlikely that a vaccine will help.… [read]

Johnson and Johnson Discontinue the Sale of Talc-Based Baby Powder in U.S. and Canada

May 21, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 21, 2020

Johnson and Johnson announced on Tuesday that they would no longer be selling its talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. In an official statement, the company cited decreasing sales due to misinformation as the reason for the… [read]

New Study Shows the Importance of Gut Health for Fighting COVID-19

May 18, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 22, 2020

Typically, patients with coronavirus exhibit symptoms such as fevers, coughs, difficulty breathing, and other similar respiratory problems. However, a new study has shown that your gut health plays a larger role in determining how COVID-19 effects you than previously thought.… [read]

New Plant-Based Plastic Bottles Are Biodegradeable And Supported by Coca-Cola

May 18, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

Dutch company Avantium is in the process of developing a biodegradable plastic bottle made from plant sugars, rather than fossil fuels. Several major beverage companies like Carlsberg, Coca-cola, and Danone have already expressed support for the project, and Avantium’s chief… [read]

Tesla Reopens Almeda County Plant

May 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 18, 2020

Tesla is set to restart full production in California this week after telling employees that they have the county’s full approval to start working again. This is after Tesla founder Elon Musk reportedly sued Alameda county for claiming that they… [read]