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Ocean Plastic To Triple Within A Decade

March 22, 2018 by Michael Edwards

The amount of plastic in world’s oceans is expected to triple within a decade according to a new UK government report called the “Foresight Future of the Sea.” The report found that 70% of the litter in our oceans is… [read]

Lawsuit Filed Against Unethical Herpes Vaccine Startup – Vaccines Given Without Consent

March 20, 2018 by Kristina Martin

Rational Vaccines, a startup founded by a microbiologist at Southern Illinois University, Dr. William Halford, is being sued by three subjects from experimental trials of a live herpes virus vaccine conducted in 2013 and 2016. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation… [read]

Trump Tells EPA to Dismantle Clean Water Rules

March 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards

President Trump issued an order on Tuesday directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water rules that were enacted by Obama. The order directs the EPA to set begin dismantling the Waters of the… [read]

Non-browning Arctic Apple Set For “Aggressive Expansion” After Positive U.S. Test Run

March 15, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 15, 2018

The Arctic Apple was developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) and has been marketed in several of Midwest locations as part of a promotion test. The apples have been sliced and marketed in 10-ounce grab-and-go bags which were a hit… [read]

Scientists Discover a Superbug With Undetectable Antibiotic Resistance

March 13, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: March 13, 2018

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly those included in the Enterobacteriaceae family like E.coli and salmonella, is one of the most urgent crises facing the healthcare industry. Figures predict 10 million deaths a year will occur worldwide by 2050 if nothing changes, and… [read]

Large Scale Nuclear Fusion In 10 Years? The Ultimate Game-Changer

March 13, 2018 by Michael Edwards

The holy grail of clean energy is fusion power. Researchers at MIT have just received $50 million in funding to help make it happen. MIT has joined forces with a startup called Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and together they paln to… [read]

Trump Blocks Access to Puppy Mill Inspections

March 13, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 13, 2018

The Tampa Bay Times attempted to obtain information on the results of the USDA inspections for the facilities of 15 puppy mills that supply puppies to pet stores in the Tampa, Florida area last May. Any citizen trying to make… [read]