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Enjoy That Morning Brew: It Might Be Going Extinct
Did you know there are 124 species of coffee? A new study reveals that 60% of the coffee species around the world are in danger of going extinct. The world’s favorite bean, arabica, is one of them.
This Year’s Flu Vaccine Is Working Well. There’s Still Time To Get It
We’re in the middle of flu season right now, and the latest tests show that the flu vaccine is unusually well matched to the viruses that are circulating. This means that it’s a really good idea to get vaccinated, and it’s not too late! The flu season …
How World War I Veterans Made Us Believe We Could Live Forever
Can humans live beyond 125? Many recent studies suggest we can, but a brand-new study explains that most of those studies are probably mistaken. In a surprising twist, World War I veterans may hold the key to explaining what went wrong.
Russian Homeopathy, Hiding In Plain Sight
A Russian company has published dozens of studies promoting the use of “release-active drugs,” or RADs, for an incredibly wide range of diseases. A new report reveals that RADs don’t actually contain a single molecule of their supposed active ingredients.
Don’t Smack Your Kids!
Most parents in the US think spanking is a good way to discipline kids. It’s not. A new report from America’s leading pediatrician society says it’s time to stop. Meanwhile, over 50 countries around the world have already banned spanking, while the US …
The Problem With Our Democracy Isn’t Gerrymandering. It’s Integers
Our winner-take-all system elects 1 person to represent each House district. What if we elected 2 people instead, and gave each of them a fractional vote in Congress? This would completely fix our gerrymandered system and make our democracy far more re…
Maryland Tragedy Shows Why We Must Get Football Out Of Our Universities
A football player died recently during a University of Maryland practice, and the board of trustees is now considering what to do. This tragedy illustrates, yet again, how the corrupting influence of football has undermined a university’s dedication to…
Bogus Homeopathy Paper Slips Into A Real Journal–For Now
A study claiming that extracts of poison oak can be used to treat pain, if diluted down to nothing, made its way into Nature’s mega-journal, Scientific Reports. The journal has just issued a notice of concern and is thinking about what to do next.
WHO Endorses TCM. Expect Deaths To Rise.
WHO endorses TCM. WTF? Thousands of people will be harmed. Rhinos, tigers, and pangolins will be driven to extinction.
Want To Live Longer? Take Up Tennis.
A new study out of Denmark shows that among people who play sports, those who play tennis have a life expectancy nearly 10 years longer than people who don’t play anything. Smaller benefits were found for each of the other sports that were studied, but…
