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Eat Plants to Live Longer: Diets High in Vegetables Increase Longevity

Aug 15, 2019 11:20PM

At least one-third of early deaths globally could be prevented if people moved to a largely plant-based diet, Harvard scientists have calculated.

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Fluorescent Findings: Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

A new study found that fluorescent lights increase inflammation in the tissues and organs of animals.

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Tiny Flossers: Miniature Robots May Become Dental Technicians

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

A University of Pennsylvania scientific team has designed microscopic robots that can precisely and non-invasively remove teeth plaque.

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Floating Solar: Catching Some Rays on the Water

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

Installing floating solar panels on only a quarter of U.S. manmade reservoirs could generate about 10 percent of national energy needs.

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Bad Air: Pollution Harms Mental and Physical Health

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

Air pollution not only shortens lives, it makes psychotic experiences during adolescence more likely, new research shows.

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Moon Rocks: Tectonic Activity Shakes Geologists

Aug 15, 2019 11:18PM

Seismometers deployed by NASA astronauts half a century ago have picked up surprising “moonquakes” on our 4.6-billion-year-old moon.

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Copper Conflict: Opponents Fight Mine in Arizona Desert

Aug 15, 2019 11:18PM

Strong opposition is building against the federal approval of a massive copper mine in the midst of sacred indigenous land in Arizona that would have severe environmental impacts.

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Bagging It: New York State Bans Plastic Bags

Aug 15, 2019 11:18PM

The use of plastic bags in the Empire State—23 billion a year that mostly end up in landfills and waterways—will become illegal in March.

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Coral Care: Reefs to Get Their Day in Court

Aug 15, 2019 11:13PM

To fight the rapid decline of coral species, the Center for Biological Diversity is filing a lawsuit seeking protective action by the federal government under the Endangered Species Act.

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Hot Topic: Farmers Responding to Climate Change

Aug 15, 2019 11:13PM

Interest in regenerative agriculture, which stores more carbon dioxide in the soil, is growing so fast that 250 soil health bills have been introduced in legislative bodies in the last two years.

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Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

Aug 15, 2019 11:12PM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon.

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Loving Ourselves Madly: Practice Intentional Self-Love

Aug 15, 2019 11:11PM ● By Scott Stabile

When we truly commit to self-love and take steps to follow through, we can create a peaceful, joyful and meaningful life.

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Wild and Wonderful: Foraging for Foodies

Aug 15, 2019 11:11PM ● By April Thompson

There is such a thing as a free lunch! We have only to look in our backyards and parks to find the free, nutritious greens and berries an arm’s reach away.

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Aysha Akhtar on Our Symphony With Animals

Aug 15, 2019 11:11PM ● By Julie Peterson

Through her personal story as a survivor of childhood abuse and the stories of others, the neurologist demonstrates the scientific bond between animals and humans—and how they can heal each other.

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Take a Cerebral Spin: Cycling for a Healthier Brain

Aug 15, 2019 11:08PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pedaling away for even 20 minutes a day, indoors or outdoors, fires up brain cell production and lowers symptoms of depression – and that’s just the beginning of cognitive benefits.

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Free Classes Teach Composting Basics

Jul 31, 2019 07:52PM

For those interested in composting but don’t know where to begin, the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, along with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and the Milwaukee Public Library, will host a free “Introduction to Basic Backyard Composting” class this summer on multiple dates.

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Mycelium Mysteries Mushroom Retreat

Jul 31, 2019 07:52PM

The third annual Women’s Mushroom Conference, Mycelium Mysteries, will be presented by Midwest Women’s Herbal from September 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Goes Tropic for Urban Island Beach Party Fundraiser

Jul 31, 2019 07:52PM

Milwaukeeans can don their Hawaiian shirts and head to the Urban Island Beach Party, from 5 to 11 p.m. on August 2, at Lakeshore State Park.

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New Book is a Protocol for Mind, Body and Soul Healing

Jul 31, 2019 07:52PM

Veteran Brookfield-based healer Peig Myota has released her new book which is a comprehensive guide for “modern mystics” to achieve advanced stages of healing and expanded consciousness.

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Thrive Holistic Medicine Expands Colon Hydrotherapy Services

Jul 31, 2019 07:52PM

Thrive Holistic Medicine has a new member on their team, allowing them to expand colon hydrotherapy hours.

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