There will never be a horse like Mr. Ed, the talking equine TV star. But scientists have discovered that the animals can learn to use another human tool for communicating: pointing to symbols. They join a short list of other species, including some primates, dolphins, and pigeons, with this talent. Scientists taught 23 riding horses… Read More »
Not that most Americans have a choice in the matter. America is one of the few developed industrial nations that does not guarantee paid sick leave by law because they want to be like China. Eligible workers in the USA are allowed to take up to 12 weeks off for illnesses or a new baby… Read More »
Documents show that in the ’60s, the sugar industry funded Harvard researchers who, examining risk factors of heart disease, dismissed concerns about sugar and doubled down on the dangers of fat. Source: 50 Years Ago, Sugar Industry Quietly Paid Scientists To Point Blame At Fat