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Clara Steitz

As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization

“This story was originally published by Grist.

Canada: ‘Woke’ ideology is on its way out

In Canada, several major corporations, including Walmart, Starbucks and Ford Motor Company, have moved away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices in 2024. Walmart announced sweeping changes to its DEI policies, including erasing DEI-related terminology, ending DEI training programmes and shifting away from prioritising under-represented groups in hiring practices.

If the Gene Technology Bill is passed, how many additional doctors will New Zealand need?

Currently, there are 19,350 doctors in New Zealand; that’s one for every 264 people.

The LA Fires and the Big Bang

What’s happening right now in Los Angeles is almost too painful to write about.

Coley’s Toxins

Coley’s Toxins, also known as Coley’s vaccine or Coley’s fluid, are a mixture of toxins filtered from killed bacteria of species Streptococcus pyogenes and Serratia marcescens. Developed by William Coley, a surgical oncologist in the late 19th century, these toxins were used as a treatment for cancer.

Review: In the Drift by Michael Swanwick

In the Drift By Michael Swanwick Original edition: Ace Science Fiction Books, Feb. 1985, 184 pp. Reissued in various print and ebook editions. Michael Swanwick’s 1985 novel In the Drift takes place in an alternate reality in which the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident—rather than remaining a

John Vervaeke: “The Meaning Crisis: Wisdom, Purpose, and the Search for Coherence”

(Conversation recorded on November 25th, 2024) Show Summary The crises that our world is facing seem to be constantly growing, leading to enormous and devastating systemic effects across the globe. Yet, the ripples of the human predicament are also reaching our personal lives in unexpected ways – through chronic loneliness, loss

Mission – Mind Control: a 1979 investigation into US Army and CIA’s quest for mind control drugs

In 1979, ABC Close Up! released a documentary, ‘Mission – Mind Control’, which was an investigation into the US Army and the Central Intelligence Agency’s 30-year quest for the discovery or development of a mind-controlling drug. Directed by Richard Roy and produced by Paul Altmeyer, the documentary discussed the brainwashing

Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America.

Working from First Principles: ‘Parable of the Sower’ (Octavia E. Butler, 1993)

Jan 8, 2025 3 min read in Philosophy Literature

Enrollment in Nature Schools Soars as Families Rediscover the Benefits of Outdoor Learning

This article was produced by Local Peace Economy. Author, journalist, and child advocacy expert Richard Louv famously coined the term “nature deficit disorder” to describe the detrimental effects of children’s disconnection from nature. His assertions are backed by data that strongly suggests a link between increased exposure to nature

How DMSO Revolutionizes Skin Care and Dermatology

What is one of the primary causes of muscle imbalances? * Excessive hydration * Sedentary habits and repetitive movements Muscle imbalances often arise from repetitive movements and sedentary habits, which overwork certain muscles while leaving others underutilized. Learn more. * Eating a high-protein diet * Regular strength training Muscle imbalances often arise from repetitive

How sunlight and vitamin D can help with mental illness

Vitamin D receptors exist throughout your brain, affecting mental health by regulating neurotransmitters and reducing inflammation.

Flu vaccines are neither safe nor effective

The Pandermrix influenza vaccine was associated with a 1,400% increase in narcolepsy risk and was eventually pulled from the market due to its link with narcolepsy and cataplexy. Flu vaccines are often ineffective, with annual efficacy rates in the US ranging from 23% to 52%, and independent figures consistently