1. Forests in countries like Brazil and the Congo get a lot of attention from environmentalists, and it is easy to see why. South America and sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing deforestation on an enormous scale: every year almost 5 million hectares are lost. But forests are also changing ...
the Topeka Capital Journal wrote, "Big Ten hoops has a distinct identity, often stereotyped by plodding offense and low-scoring games. The Big 12 is more diverse — especially with two new teams joining the league this year …"
One case is concerning an eleven-year-old girl, who has normal vision but who can also become aware of things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. This ability was first noticed by her father. One day she came into his office and happened to put her hands on the...
Since January we’ve made strides to keep a healthy diet during the year’s festivities. We limited our chocolates on Valentine’s Day, we kept Easter dinner portions a reasonable size, and we held to a one hotdog maximum on the Fourth of July. But next thing we know its October and ...
Show more Where to Watch Episode 16 Episode #7.16 Thu, Jan 31, 2013 In her opening monologue, host Chelsea Handler talks about the tradition at this time of the year of talk shows having a cooking segment for things that can be prepared for Super Bowl Sunday. Chelsea and her round tabl...
What has science done for you lately? Plenty. If you think science doesn't matter much to you, think again. Science affects us all, every day of the year,...
Requiem for My 25-Year-Old Rollerblades I hadn't used my Rollerblades in a few years when I dusted them off on Memorial Day 2019. I was a few miles in on my preferred W&OD Trail route, just getting my skating legs back, when I felt my right skate boot go loose. Cracked. I turne...
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life left me shook. As it turns out, Rory Gilmore was not the wonderful, morally superior person many of us grew up believing she was—and admiring and aspiring to be. She was always flawed, like all people are—though perhaps a bit more flawed than we ...
I participated in medical school interviews last year and quickly learnt how informative a question like "What do you read for fun?" can be. One candidate mentioned Vanity Fair and when asked his opinion of Becky Sharp, he blurted out a disbelieving "She's terrible!" The smile...
I’ve been having so much fun and inspiration watching your journey unfold this year. I’m a newer reader but it’s been nice to see you taking on this new adventure. Maybe I’ll do the same one day. Thanks for sharing it all with us! 4.15.21 Reply grace at the stripe: Thank ...