The Animal That Wouldn’t Die
For those of you that have a little Cliff Clavin inside, here’s one of those little known facts explained in an entertaining, animated video produced by NPR. http://vimeo.com/107174532
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Need to Know: Head Lice & Kids
Warning: The lead picture on this story is a little rough for those squeamish about bugs, but the information is important, especially if you have kids.
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Scientists Have Found a Way to Fight Alzheimer’s in Mice
Keep in mind, this is early-stage science so there’s no magic Alzheimer bullet on the horizon, but it does amount to promising steps beating back this disease.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertA Radically Simple Way to Get ZKids to Eat Healthier
Getting kids to eat better at during school lunch may be as simple as sending them out to recess first, then bringing them in for lunch. It seems to rush to get to recess affects eating habits.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzNorth Dakota’s Flu Season Rages On…
So far this season North Dakota has seen over 3,000 verified cases including seven fatalities, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and save yourself from the misery.
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Optimistic People are More Likely to Have Healthy Hearts
When it comes to staying healthy, a positive outlook may be more important than you realize.
Read & Share sourced from: Science AlertMeet The Classroom Of The Future…
How many times has that title been written? That said, technology is finally reaching thresholds for user friendliness and easy adoption that are likely to bring converts to new ideas. Here’s one integrated classroom to learn from.
Read & Share sourced from: NPRMuch Ado About Cord Cutting
The dynamics of an industry-wide shift in cable television and media consumption are playing out before our eyes. Here’s a little commentary on how the big players are positioning themselves in the newly uncertain marketplace.
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The Questions You Should Ask When Reading Any Health News Article
Health and nutrition coverage in the popular media is notoriously terrible. It’s less about science than it is about an attention grabbing headline. Here’s some advice to help you sort the real news from the junk news.
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When You Burn Fat, Where Does it Go?
A question so central to your New Year resolution should be easy to answer, but the science behind the reality is likely different than you’ve imagined. Does it matter? Not really, but it’s just an interesting little fact.
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Plate Tectonics Explained
Here’s a quick video that delivers an easy-to-understand explanation.
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Will Dropping Cable Save You Money?
Are you paying for 150 channels but only watch four? Perhaps you’re wondering if your cable television service is really worth it? Here’s a handy tool to help you run the numbers and find out if you can save some money by cutting the chord.
Read & Share sourced from: SlateTaxpayers spend $140 Billion Funding Science Each Year
But the real story… once the results are in you usually have to pay for them again in order to read them in a journal.
Read & Share sourced from: VoxBook Review: Einstein’s God
In science and religion, popular media has led us toward the idea that we must choose one or another. In Krista Tippet’s book, Einstein’s God, the reader is offered an alternative. If you don’t read the book, the review itself is well worth your time.
Read & Share sourced from: Brain PickingsEmployers Navigate the New Health Care Laws, But Not Easily
Amy Sisk takes a look at the effects of Obamacare on local (Bismarck) employers. The early consensus… higher costs and more work.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneMapping the Water Under Our Feet
What do you get when you put NASA and NOAA Scientists in the same room? Admittedly, there are a lot of potential answers to that question, but in this case, the answer is a high-tech satellite designed to measure the amount of water in the ground.
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