“Insidious, invisible” impacts on baby health
When Dr. Brian Morgan moved to Fresno, California, a decade ago, the frequency of babies being born too early in his new community struck him. So did the widespread pollution —freeway exhaust,...
Ecofriendly vehicles
A green vehicle is a road motor vehicle that produces less harmful impacts to the environment than comparable conventional internal combustion engine vehicles running on gasoline or diesel,...
Sibylle George wins ‘The War As I See It’ Youth Photo Contest
A black-and-white photo of an open book pierced by a single bullet hole was chosen as the grand-prize winner of the International Center for Transitional Justice’s Youth Photo Contest, “THE WAR AS I...
Pulses, good for health and the environment
Pulses are good for health and the environment, they embody a cheap alternative to meat, even if their production is still confidential with cereals. Note that the pulses contain 20-25% protein,...
One of the most amazing places on earth
Jericoacoara is an hidden place in the Brazilian northwest state of Ceará. Far 350 km from the capital of Fortaleza, this little sandy-streets town is one of the most bbeautifulplaces in Brazil and...
Tips from the culture desk: A great week for puppetry!
Three events recommended in last week’s tips are actually happening tonight — Hassan Khan’s mobile-phone focused improv music at Balcon Heliopolis, Cimatheque’s Dinner at the Movies at Eish wa...
The man with three legs
Francesco “Frank” A. Lentini (July 8, 1884 – September 22, 1966), was an Italian-American showman. Born in Rosolini, Sicily into a family of twelve children (seven sisters and five...
Smokers’ cough
A smoker’s cough is a persistent cough that develops in long-term smokers—”persistent” meaning that it’s present for more than 2 or 3 weeks. The infamous smoker’s cough isn’t like...
