Best Koren Skincare of 2016
Although the magic of Korean skincare is old news, there is a constant stream of new products emerging on the scene making our skin better than ever. In 2016 alone, nearly 38% of women reported…
Critical zone, critical research
This mural, "Growth," illustrates the reach of the critical zone, from tree tops to underground. The critical zone consists of the plants and animals on the Earth's surface as well as the soil, water, and…
New studies take a second look at coral bleaching culprit
Close-up of bleached coral sampled in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay in October 2014. Understanding superoxide's role in coral health may help in the development of bleaching mitigation strategies. Credit: Amy Apprill, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Scientists…
Rustic Gifts for A Country Christmas
We all wish we could spend the holidays in a cozy log cabin, with a kitchen full of savory and sweet treats, smelling pine trees and woodsmoke until the New Year--but let's be real, for…
Bacteria can make underground nuclear waste repositories safer
Naturally occurring bacteria could consume pent-up hydrogen gas in nuclear waste repositories to prevent radioactive leaks, say researchers at EPFL. Scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the long-term disposal of nuclear waste[1]: bacteria.…
Best Natural Beauty Buys For A Fresh Fall Face
With the excitement of fall fashions comes the cosmetics overhaul, as wardrobes darken in deference to the changing seasons. Fall means crisp evenings, thick sweaters, apple picking, wool coats, tights, and cozy boots--all of our…
Beached boats, pink water as drought saps Great Salt Lake
In this Dec. 29, 2015, file photo, the boat docks are seen at the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island, in Utah, December 29, 2015. More than 100 boats are sitting high and dry in…
Some Mexico City residents see future in rain harvesting
In this Aug. 19, 2016 photo, Edgar Serralde ducks below a wooden plank as he navigates through a Xochimilco canal, in Mexico City. Serralde, a rain harvester, uses the rain water he catches instead of…
An Unfortunate Closet Clean Out
I spent four hours in my closet yesterday, sorting through millions of purses, hundreds of shoes and clothing that I haven’t worn in years. Having worked retail for the majority of my adult life, I…