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Holiday Volunteering: The Gift of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

The holiday season is the time for giving. Get into the spirit by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals with these thoughtful ideas.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027.

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World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years.

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Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

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Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon.

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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night.

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Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Gayatri Bhaumik

Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels.

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Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on.

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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.

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Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.

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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100.

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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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