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Eat more steak if you are taking anti-fat drugs

Losing weight is a struggle and a reason to stay alive. Being obese comes with all sorts of health consequences and if you can't...

7 Powerful Reasons I Tried Flirt.com—Why This Dating Site Isn’t a Scam

Getting Started with Flirt.com: Why Signing Up Felt Right Creating my flirt.com profile was incredibly intuitive, even for someone completely new to the world of online...

Head-to-toe sustainable beach style

Add a sunhat—preferably made from raffia, wheat straw, or seagrass—and a pair of upcycled shades, and you’re golden! Just like the sun intended.

How to establish your own eco-friendly salon

Each year, billions of pounds of disposed plastic leak into seawater. With global population slowly, but steadily increasing, the amount of plastic is expected to increase. Keep in mind that plastic is made from materials that can disrupt reproductive systems and worse, cause cancer. Fortunately, there now are are plastic salon products that do not contain these harmful materials, as well as glass salon products, that you can sell and use.

Inside the Kaaba: Islam’s Hidden Heart

We've all heard about Mecca, but what does it look like inside the black cube that Muslim pilgrims walk around? We take a peek inside.

Lesser Known Ways To Economize On Groceries

Look in on ethnic stores. If you’re lucky enough to shop where an local ethnic population goes, you might find better prices on grains, canned goods, and kitchenware.

The Ancient Art of Singing to Babies: A Global Tradition, Now Backed by Science

In homes from rural Kenya to Tokyo high-rises, one universal thread connects us across culture, language, and belief: singing to babies. Now, a new study out of Yale University offers scientific validation to what parents and caregivers have known for generations—singing soothes babies, lifts their moods, and strengthens early emotional bonds.

Islamic burial customs are already green

The world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden, was given the ultimate green burial. Read more on how Muslims bury the deceased at land and sea.

How to Start Your Own Radio Station: A Comprehensive Guide

The process of opening a radio station can be exciting yet intimidating. Many people dream of creating a message that can be broadcast to the world, free to share voices and ideas. But knowing what steps you need to take can make it easier. Here is a step-by-step guide to starting your radio station with principles of success and connecting communities through engaging content.

The Passing of Pope Francis: A Legacy of Ecological Stewardship and Humility

Pope Francis, the beloved pontiff who served as the head of the Catholic Church since 2013, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death, following a long battle with respiratory illnesses, kidney failure, and declining health, marks the end of an era for the Church and the world. He was an environmental champion.

How Testosterone and Growth Hormone Affect Muscle Building

Gain insight into how growth hormones such as testosterone are critical components in muscle building and discover strategies for optimising.

From the Ka and Ba to the Ka’bah – A Universal Path of Unity and Sustainability

Today, we’ll explore the intriguing connections between Ka and Ba from Egyptian mysticism, Merkabah mysticism in Kabbalah, and the Ka'bah in Saudi Arabia, and how these ancient ideas may hold valuable lessons for a sustainable future.

Regenx builds urban mines for the rarest of metals

Regenx from Canada has evolved the concept of mining: they are urban mining in the classic sense and pointing the way to cleaner and more sustainable ways of recovering minerals from industry.

Recipe: Make Your Own Delicious Turkey Jerky

Jerky, a favorite protein snack. Convenient to take on a hike, a camping trip, or just a grab-and-go bite when you’re in a hurry....

Tweeting Smart: How to Avoid Regrettable Tweets in the Future

If you second guess whether to post something, a useful technique is running tweets past a trusted contact first. This could be a colleague, friend, or family member who aligns with your values and gives frank feedback on proposed tweets.

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Regenerative Wool or Greenwashing? Zentera Responds to Critics

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Barnacle glue could fix coral reefs, inspire new advances in building and medicine

Aalto University researchers create a protein-based adhesive inspired by barnacles and mussels that works underwater and could aid coral reef restoration.

Jaakko Torvinen finds that the next green building revolution is misfit trees

Crooked, forked and curved trees are often treated as second-class timber. They are considered less valuable, and not suitable for load bearing walls or support systems in building. If a tree trunk is not straight enough to become a saw log, it is frequently diverted into pulp production or burned for energy. Now, new research from Aalto University could help change that.

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HelloFresh’s pride prepping ad raises a bigger question: we are we still outsourcing dinner?

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Deep below the ocean's surface, in a dimly lit region known as the twilight zone, millions of fish are being caught every year. Scientists say the consequences are largely unknown.

Barnacle glue could fix coral reefs, inspire new advances in building and medicine

Aalto University researchers create a protein-based adhesive inspired by barnacles and mussels that works underwater and could aid coral reef restoration.

Jaakko Torvinen finds that the next green building revolution is misfit trees

Crooked, forked and curved trees are often treated as second-class timber. They are considered less valuable, and not suitable for load bearing walls or support systems in building. If a tree trunk is not straight enough to become a saw log, it is frequently diverted into pulp production or burned for energy. Now, new research from Aalto University could help change that.

Black fathers live longer than non-fathers, new study

Researchers found that fatherhood was associated with lower rates of early death among Black men, while early fatherhood was linked to poorer long-term health outcomes.

Dan Zaslavsky’s energy tower dream is rising again in Iran and China

The Energy Tower idea never made the leap from drawings and engineering studies to full-scale construction. But nearly two decades after most people stopped talking about it, the concept is quietly evolving in two unexpected places: China and Iran. The concept let dreamers dream and doers do - figuring out more pleasing designs and engineering.

A visit to Amirim, Israel’s first all-vegetarian village in the Galilee

Just 15 kilometers from Tzfat there is a moshav that was founded in the late 50s that was ideologically influenced by organic, vegetarian and vegan principles. My hostess at Ohn-Bar, the tzimmer where I stayed, explained that the people of Amirim were among the pioneers of Israel’s strong vegetarian movement.
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