Of the wildlife-rescue missions under way at the Gulf oil spill zone, one is perhaps the most complex and its success uncertain: the relocation of more than 70,000 sea-turtle eggs from Gulf beaches.
As BP tries new measures to capture...
The use of disposable nappies has increased over the past 20 years as a result of their convenience. A baby will use 6,000 disposable nappies before being potty trained at an average age of 2.5 years. Here are business opportunities fo...
As the Plastiki boat nears the end of its journey from San Francisco to Sydney, David de Rothschild and his crew are preparing for their next part of the mission, inspiring people around the world to save the ocean one MyPlastiki pledg...
Astronauts could one day tend their own crops on long space missions, and Purdue University researchers have found a healthy candidate to help satisfy a sweet tooth - a strawberry that requires little maintenance and energy. NASA-funde...
Gardening can help boost a child's development and make them happier, UK research suggests.
Children in schools that encourage gardening become more resilient and confident and live healthier lives, a study commissioned by Britain's R...
Research from Adelaide Flinders University has found that selenium could cut the incidence of bowel cancer. Found in seafood, eggs, nuts and grains, selenium sets off apoptosis, a process that causes cells to self-destruct if they dete...
Older children (four- and five-year-olds) can try making their own telephone the old-fashioned method - using two cups / two recycled soup cans and a string.
This craft also makes for a good science project, to learn about how sound t...
Creating the perfect 'do can be a hair-raising experience if you're concerned about toxins in the products you use. With the newest innovations in organic hair-care products, it's easy to get the look you want without the fear of ugly ...
This tiny algae packs a powerful punch. Chlorella is a little green algae but it's one of nature's greatest superfoods. The name chlorella is taken from the Greek word chloros meaning green and the Latin suffix ella meaning small. This...
Brushing your teeth too hard can wear down the enamel and gums, causing tooth sensitivity. "When the protective layer of enamel erodes, or gum lines recede, a softer tissue in your teeth called dentine is exposed," says Professor Van H...
It's called Sweat Shop, but there are no poor children working on factory assembly lines in this Paris establishment. Instead, patrons of the "sewing bar" pay a fee to stitch and darn, and hone age-old skills like knitting and crocheti...
Small-scale sustainable organic farming and self sufficiency is a real hope for weathering changes ahead. Simple, frugal living can free you from the rat-race, and yield resources for setting up your self sufficient lifestyle with a ...
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