June 30, 2018, 08:12 AM Education, Holidays, Nature, Science, Via Social MediaSource:A Guide To Mosquito Repellents, From DEET To ... Gin And Tonic?Description:
Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria's Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest — and the tried-and-truest — methods of keeping skeeters from biting.
November 03, 2017, 04:10 PM Health, Nature, News, Politics, Via Social MediaWe don't need any more studies or reports. The evidence is overwhelming. What we need is strategy and action from our tone-deaf leaders.
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U.S. Report Says Humans Cause Climate Change, Contradicting Top Trump OfficialsDescription:
A report from 13 federal agencies says humans are the main cause of global warming, a position at odds with some in the Trump administration.
October 31, 2017, 04:02 PM Holidays, Humor, Nature, Via Social MediaThe story behind Halloween’s ultimate spooky symbol
1331: The number of species of bats
3: The number of species of bats that drink blood
86%: The percentage of bat species listed as endangered
26: The number of species listed as critically endangered
60: The maximum speed, in miles per hour, that bats can reach
15 million: The number of bats in the largest bat colony in the world, found in Texas
Source:No bats, no margaritas: the story behind Halloween’s ultimate spooky symbols
Description:Bats aren't so scary--just misunderstood.
September 26, 2017, 12:29 PM Health, Nature, News, Personal, Via Social MediaWant to help? Here's information on how you can.
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PBS NewsHourDescription:
Nearly all of the Puerto Rico's 3.4 million residents need assistance recovering from the storm. Here's how you can help.