The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick
The NFL recently announced that Michael Vick will be one of the captains in the 2020 Pro Bowl in January. During his 13-year career, the quarterback spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and five with the Philadelphia Eagles before…
If you’re wondering where global warming went, look at this map – WQAD Moline
Please enable Javascript to watch this video New data released by NOAA shows the combined global land and ocean surface temperature departure from average for October 2019 at it’s second-highest level in 140 years. It’s a map you may need…
Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors
‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face. Out of all the funding the United States earmarks for cancer research and treatment, only 4% is assigned to childhood cancer….
Documentary shines a light on how service dogs are helping veterans heal
When veterans return from combat, many can’t leave behind the terrors they witnessed. In the U.S., roughly 22 veterans commit suicide every day — or one every 65 minutes — according to a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs….
Why you should talk to your plants
It’s never been a better time to be a Plant Parent. There are Instagram handles devoted to houseplant trends, designer watering cans, custom plant delivery services, moisture sensing kits, and now — bedtime stories for plants. This new book for…
Video: Watch scientists excavate a giant anthill
In this video clip, a giant ant colony is pumped full of concrete, then excavated to reveal the intricate complexity of its inner structure. A must-see!
The Game Changers Film Hits Men Where It Hurts Most 🍆
Every few years there is a new documentary focused on the personal and planetary benefits of eating a plant-based or vegan diet. The Game Changers is the newest on this list, and it has a very specific demographic in mind:
Original location of Bayeux Tapestry finally solved
Study provides new insights into how the Tapestry was made to be displayed, how this affected its design, and the artwork’s significance ahead of its loan to the UK.
Prince Charles Speaks out About the “Horrors” of Climate Change in New Documentary – TownandCountrymag.com
Prince Charles’s passion for the countryside is well known. And now the future king has been described as a “powerful voice” for the farming community in a new documentary about the heir and his estate. The program Prince Charles: Inside…
UAF’s Terry Chapin to receive 2019 Volvo Environment Prize
(University of Alaska Fairbanks) University of Alaska Fairbanks professor emeritus and ecologist Terry Chapin has been named the 2019 recipient of the Volvo Environment Prize.The prize, in its 30th year, recognizes one person worldwide for outstanding scientific discoveries in the areas of environmental science and sustainable development. The prize will be presented at a ceremony in Stockholm on Nov. 7.
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