Oh No, Are Insects About to Become Extinct?
It sounds like another one of those dire “climate change” warnings – and in fact, it largely is. Some amateur entomologists – scientists that study bugs – say that the…
It sounds like another one of those dire “climate change” warnings – and in fact, it largely is. Some amateur entomologists – scientists that study bugs – say that the…
A woman walks her bicycle across a highway and sees an approaching car. She waves at the driver, thinking the car will brake to allow her to pass safely. Instead,…
International authorities have finally begun cracking down on the illegal trade in exotic pets, a $20 billion a year industry that wreaks havoc on local eco-systems while posing a huge…
The rise of inexpensive no-frills exercise chains is part of the landscape of urban professional life. There are a growing number of new brands – many of them boutique companies…
Politicians love to point to high crime rates to justify tough law-and-order policies. But when crime rates fall sharply a lag in public perception remains. Why do so many people…
There’s a publicity campaign on to salvage the reputation of one of the world’s ugliest predators – the hyena. In recent years, scientists and animal handlers that work with this…
Trust in doctors and the public health establishment is at an all-time low. When Americans aren’t resisting vaccinations campaigns they’re ignoring sound medical advice. There’s a perception that medical care…
“Internet gaming addiction” is an expression bandied about with considerable regularity these days. But like other compulsively enjoyed activities sometimes deemed to be “addictive” – porn, sex, gambling, exercise, and…
Getting a good college education turns out to be a lot easier than it used to be. It’s not that the courses have gotten any easier. But academic cheating has…
California is often thought of as a pop culture trend-setter. Surfing, acid rock, tax revolts, and illegal immigration all made their mark in the Golden State first before spreading nationwide….