By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Two kitten siblings were rescued by HSUS in Texas after Hurricane Harvey forced a sudden and mandatory evacuation of the area. Anthony Rathbun / HSUS via AP Images The past few years have shown…

“Wet markets” are not as bad for health and biodiversity as we think
So-called “wet markets” have been synonymous with the COVID-19 pandemic, since health officials predicted the virus could originate from one in the Chinese city of Wuhan. This theory has since been refuted, with most scientists now believing the contact to…

MSG Maker’s Deadly Tests on Dogs and Others to Bring Warmth to PETA at Annual Reunion
For immediate release:June 22, 2021 Contact:Amanda Hays 202-483-7382 Tokyo – “Will Ajinomoto pledge to ban all animal testing that is not explicitly required by law, as dozens of other global food and beverage companies have already done?” That’s the question…

Discovery in animals is important for vaccine development and therapies using COVID antibodies – ScienceDaily
In the fight against viruses, antibodies have the potential to either block infection or allow infection and worsen disease, raising concerns about their use as therapy for COVID-19. In a study published in the journal Cell, Duke’s investigators demonstrated in…

Hybrid man-elephant image is art, does not show a real baby
The claim: a Norwegian woman gave birth to a human-elephant hybrid Researchers in the United States and China ad in April that they had successfully injected human cells into a monkey embryo for the first time. These chimeras, organisms who…

An aquarium will auction the chance to name 3 belugas
Connecticut aquarium plans to auction the chance to name three of its five recently arrived beluga whales to raise money for their care and offset the cost of their transportation from Canada Through PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press June 18, 2021,…

Antihistamines May Block All of the Benefits of Exercise
By Tom Walker Apr 28, 2021 Many People Take Antihistamines Before Exercising Outdoors / Shutterstock / Maridav Taking antihistamines before exercise can prevent the body from fully benefiting from exercise. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which found that…

Lessons for the Food Industry from Featured Influencers | 2021-04-23
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the share of the food industry’s marketing dollars spent on digital media has risen sharply, and a growing share of that spending has been directed to so-called social media influencers. . The meteoric…

You can now participate in the World Leisure Innovation Prize
/// Opening of the application process for the International Innovation Prize Now in its ninth year, the award celebrates organizations that have implemented creative solutions Entrances are accepted from all areas of recreation The winner will be promoted during the…

World Sleep Day: GWI Launches Sleep Initiative to Uncover Secrets to Truly Restful Sleep
/// The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) unveiled a new sleep initiative, just in time for World Sleep Day. The initiative will focus first on discovering the factors that contribute to restful sleep and sharing tips on how to integrate them…

Reopening gyms would be a step towards building a better Britain
By Tom Walker February 18, 2021 In his letter, Cobbold pointed out how gyms are highly controlled environments – and therefore safer than many other indoor spaces. PureGym Placing gyms and recreation centers at the front of the queue for…

Meow Wolf Creates Stunning Las Vegas Attraction – Omega Mart
/// Omega Mart, a permanent visitor attraction and art installation built by Meow Wolf, is slated to open in Las Vegas, US this month. The attraction, dubbed “America’s Most Outstanding Supermarket,” is located at Area15 – a 200,000 square foot…

E-commerce is propelling the pastry industry in new directions
Industry innovations and consumer acceptance of new technologies are increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has seen dramatic changes is online, with one market researcher claiming the pandemic has pushed e-commerce in five years. Sales figures recorded…

Mayor praises Strabane charity’s work as it launches “Community Heroes” issue of VIEW magazine
By Anton McCabe, reporting on behalf of VIEWdigital. Pictures: Northwest Newspix The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Brian Tierney, kicked off the latest issue of VIEW magazine in Strabane yesterday (August 25). Councilor Tierney, is pictured above, second from…

Learn how to make your own zine at this weekend’s A to Zine Independent Publishers Show
As a medium, there are fewer that are as versatile, fun, and downright DIY as zines. Literally anyone can make self-published mini magazines in small batches, and if you’ve ever folded a piece of paper in half and drawn on…

Waters Avenue Church Supports and Celebrates the Creative Arts with Zine Fest
Waters Avenue Church supports and celebrates the creative arts. Known for its progressive approach to Christian teachings, the church encourages free expression and original thinking. On July 6, Waters Avenue will host Tampa’s 7th annual Zine Fest, a gathering of…

14 independent women’s magazines that should be on your reading list
But we also know, deep down, that a lot of these things are quite damaging to women’s sense of confidence and to the broader fight for gender equality. But what is the alternative? Well the good news is there are…