While proper information about the conservation status of tiger gecko species is largely missing, these Asian lizards are already particularly vulnerable to extinction, as most of them have extremely restricted distribution. Furthermore, they have been facing severe declines over the last two decades, mostly due to overcollection for the international Continue Reading
In the first post of a series, Jennifer Victor explains two of the biggest mistakes baked into US government from the start: slavery and suffrage. There has been a fair amount of public discourse lately about democratic reforms. Pundits, bloggers, and editorials have discussed the substance and importance of topics Continue Reading
Use of e-cigarettes, particularly among teens, is rising at the fastest-recorded rate for any substance. In recent years, vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes. It’s more discreet and socially acceptable than tobacco. Some vape devices deliver more nicotine than cigarettes, and they’re being heavily marketed to youth Continue Reading
When you decide to get a tattoo, choosing the right artist is nearly as important as picking the design and spot. I mean, if someone is to ink you they better have the experience and skill required to produce something nothing short of amazing, right? After all, this is going Continue Reading
Glaciers extending into freshwater lakes can form long, submerged terraces that menacingly rise above the surface when icy chunks fall into the water. By using underwater sonar, researchers have found that a glacier jutting into a freshwater lake in southern Chile looks different underwater compared to ocean-bound glaciers in Greenland. Continue Reading
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