If you can’t defeat them, consume them: New England addresses invasive green crabs with a cooking approach
Eating Green Crabs: An Innovative Approach to an Invasive Species There’s a phrase that’s becoming popular among seafood enthusiasts in New England: “If you can’t beat them, eat them.” This reflects a growing initiative by both the seafood industry and local fishermen to manage the green crab population, recognized as one of the world’s most […]
Kids consume more after watching only five minutes of junk food commercials, research shows.
Impact of Junk Food Ads on Children’s Caloric Intake A new study has revealed that kids tend to consume notably more calories after just a brief exposure to junk food advertisements. Children who were shown ads for foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt burned around 130 extra calories, which is roughly equivalent to […]
Stay healthy and consume more vitamin D in your diet, nutritionist says
Vitamin D is an important nutrient, but people tend to be deficient during the winter. Vitamin D helps keep your bones strong and supports your body's immune system. The main way people get vitamin D is by getting sunlight, but short days and cold temperatures can make it difficult to spend time outdoors. To compensate […]
A Single AI Data Center Could Soon Consume Twice the Electricity of Pittsburgh
The rapid growth of AI and cloud computing is causing data center power consumption to skyrocket, with individual campuses potentially using far more power than some U.S. cities and states. CNBC report As AI and cloud computing continue to transform the global economy, data centers that house the servers that power these technologies have seen […]
Wildfires consume 10,000 acres near Los Angeles forcing thousands to evacuate
A massive wildfire has spread to more than 10,000 acres in Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and leaving thousands more without power. Firefighters battle flames from a wildfire that has scorched an area of Camarillo Heights, California. AFP (via Getty Images) Two fast-moving fires broke out Wednesday morning, forcing the evacuation of […]
Sunday with Steve Backshall: ‘The kids’ capacity to consume pancakes blows my mind’ | Steve Backshall
Early rise? We have three small children: twins, age 4, and Logan, age 6. I wake up early every day, but never on purpose. At 5:30 a.m., the kids climb into bed and on top of me. I make up stories about them having adventure trips until dawn. Sunday breakfast? Banana pancakes with yogurt and […]
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks may pose risks to young brains, according to new research. People who consume energy drinks intended to boost energy using caffeine and other stimulants may experience mental health problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. was shown to be at high risk. These findings are based on a […]