Wantagh, N. Bellmore set bond votes for school improvements
Two school districts in Nassau County will ask residents this week to approve bond proposals that, if passed, would lead to sweeping renovations and upgrades of school playgrounds, buildings and other capital projects. Wantagh residents will vote Dec. 6 at the district’s three elementary schools to approve a more than $69.5 million bond referendum that has been broken into three […]
🌿 Genetically modified plant is 30 times better at cleaning the air
The French company Neoplants has modified the genome of the goldenrod plant so that the flower can now purify air as well as 30 common houseplants, Inverse reports. The modification also makes the modified plant; Neo P1, can clean the air from volatile organic substances, VOC, better than electric air cleaners. VOCs are substances that […]
Warriors of Future ending explained
Loading JustWatch data… We discuss the ending of the Netflix film Warriors of Future, which will contain spoilers. There are many sci-fi films that take audiences on a ride to the future, but some just feel repetitive. There are also sci-fi films that try to incorporate too many things, and then the story gets lost […]
Impact of solid fuel usage on respiratory symptoms among reproductive aged women: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka | BMC Public Health
Although our findings are limited to one province in Sri Lanka, this is the first study that we are aware of examining respiratory symptoms and personal CO levels in reproductive-aged women in Sri Lanka. This cross-sectional study mainly aimed to determine the effect of SFU on respiratory symptoms in reproductive-aged women living in Central Province, […]
Can Drinking Onion Water Really Heal You From a Cold?
If you haven’t already seen the onion water trend on TikTok, it’s only a matter of time. Across multiple posts, this trend has already accrued well over 200 million views. From speeding recovery from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), sinus infections, colds, and coughs to helping improve asthma, gut health, and blood pressure, there are many […]
Get to know the health benefits of indoor planting!
We tend to spend 85 per cent of our time indoors. Indoor plants not only exude a feeling of beauty and comfort but having lush flowers and foliage inside can boost umpteen health benefits. From bedrooms to the kitchen to bathrooms, there isn’t any space that a houseplant can’t breathe life into. Place them in […]
Researchers link vehicle pollution to elevated insect damage to trees
Trees planted near streets and highways are subject to elevated insect damage due to the adverse effects of vehicle pollution and urban heat, according to newly published research led by urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. The article, “Vehicle Pollution Is Associated with Elevated Insect Damage to Street Trees,” […]
Bermuda College 2021-2022 Annual Report
“The 2021-2022 Annual Report highlights several key achievements of the College as it seeks to fulfil the bold objectives outlined in its five-year Strategic Plan ‘Vision 2023: Delivering Success,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly as he tabled the Annual Report of the Bermuda College. Mr. Speaker, this morning I rise […]
North Pacific Seafoods fined USD 345,000 for Clean Air Act violations
North Pacific Seafoods has paid a USD 345,000 (EUR 328,000) penalty for Clean Air Act violations at two of its facilities in Naknek, Alaska, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a press release. After an investigation, the EPA discovered that the Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.-based seafood supplier was operating three solid waste incinerators that lacked […]
The fire-building basics with homemade fire starters
Q: I have a nice wood-burning fireplace, but it is difficult to get a good fire started. Do you have any tips to help me so the room does not fill with smoke as it starts? A: There are some fire-building basics, but if you ask ten old-timers about the best method, you will probably […]