Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

ABC News - Mar. 17

Scientists Scan Mysterious Planet as It Drifts Through Space

A team of researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover new details about SIMP 0136, a free-floating planet in the Milky Way that does not orbit a star.

Wired - 1d

Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says

The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.

CBS News - Mar. 17

2 simple tactics can help you gain more influence—most people don’t try them, experts say

Building social endurance can help you gain influence and get ahead at work, workplace experts and performance coaches Henna Pryor and Shane Hatton say.

CNBC - 1d

Bestselling author: This simple routine helps me feel happy and energized when I'm tired from work—I do it 'every week'

Mel Robbins says her 7-step, weekly reset can help you get rid of the Sunday scaries and feel fulfilled. Here's how to do it.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Does your houseplant need a therapist?

A growing band of plant whisperers is helping ‘curate’ indoor greenery in private homes so they thrive in their environment and feel their very best

Financial Times - Mar. 15

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

USDA recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of Chomps Beef Sticks after discovering metal

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a recall of approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick brand Chomps on Wednesday after discovering metal ...

NBC News - 4d

Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet

Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Why does Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?

President Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.

CBS News - 1d

Rick Springfield remembers falling off a stage 25 years ago. So does his body: 'brain damage'

'Jessie's Girl' rocker Rick Springfield says he lives with the lasting toll of a hard fall that happened decades ago in Las Vegas: 'I found out I have some brain damage.'

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault

South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote base. A member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

Antarctic base under control after researcher accused of assault, officials say

A researcher at South Africa's isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused a colleague of attacking coworkers.

CBS News - 6d

Teen of former Yankees star apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say

Miller Gardner, the teen son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner appears to have died by asphyxiation after possibly getting sick from eating something during a family vacation in Costa Rica, ...

NBC News - 21h

Wishful thinking on climate won’t make it so

Badenoch’s ‘realistic’ approach to net zero is, in practice, that both politicians and the planet agree to put all this behind them

Financial Times - 14h

Columbia Researchers Find 1 Simple Behavior Separates Confident Leaders From Insecure Ones

Wharton psychologist Adam Grant agrees.

Inc. - Mar. 13

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Mar. 8

The Beef Tallow Skin Care Trend Smells Like a Scam

What happens when you swap your Vanicream for rendered cow fat? I tried it so you don’t have to.

Wired - Mar. 14

RFK Jr. says Trump ‘lost 30 pounds’ even with all the ‘crap that he eats’

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested President Trump has lost 30 pounds, while commenting on the unhealthy foods the president eats. Kennedy, during an interview with ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize

An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads on treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a major Israeli award in the arts and sciences

ABC News - Mar. 10

How Zelensky Can Help Ukraine

Different sides of the war in Ukraine reach for different, simple narratives about Mr. Zelensky. The truth has always been more complicated.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Warren Buffett: The 3 Must-Have Traits for Success—and Why 1 Matters Most

Here’s a simple principle Buffett has followed to help pick the right people.

Inc. - Mar. 11

New Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd says 'the more the merrier' if more help comes in NFL draft

For the second consecutive year, it's possible the Atlanta Falcons will focus on the same position with their biggest offseason signing and their first-round draft pick. If so, Leonard Floyd would ...

Yahoo Sports - 38m

Puka Nacua gained 'so much confidence' from one simple gesture by Matthew Stafford in his NFL debut

Puka Nacua dropped his first NFL target but got a vote of confidence from Matthew Stafford that he'll never forget

Yahoo Sports - 4h

One Doctor’s Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

Dr. Shoo Lee’s research was used to help convict a British nurse of murdering babies, but he says it should never have been cited.

The New York Times - 4d

Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything'

Before starting his Ferrari career at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel any pressure to prove himself.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Djokovic 'does not agree' with parts of union's lawsuit

Novak Djokovic says he does not agree with parts of the lawsuit brought against tennis' governing bodies by the players' union he co-founded.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Could the US buy Greenland? If so, how?

Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. Could it happen? If so, how?

BBC News - Mar. 6

Oprah Winfrey Asks Herself This 1 Question Before Every Big Event. So Should You

Oprah Winfrey and psychology agree that this simple question makes it radically more likely you’ll accomplish your goals.

Inc. - 5d

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Arsenal's Saliba: I've not been so good this season

Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has "not been so good" this season and said he needs to demand more of himself to help the club win silverware this season.

ESPN - Mar. 11

How Beef Tallow Made a Comeback

When McDonald’s stopped frying with beef tallow in the 1990s, most people saw it as a win for America’s health. What changed?

The New York Times - 4d

Mookie Betts Says 'My Body's ... Eating Itself' As Vomiting Illness Persists

The former MVP, who's a likely scratch for Dodgers' U.S. opener, said, "I’m tired of sitting, tired of throwing up, tired of doing all this."

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2024 one of worst years for natural disasters, researchers say, with FEMA's future uncertain

Last year was one of the worst years for U.S. natural disasters, according to researchers, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) future remains uncertain. According to a new analysis ...

The Hill - 45m

Why does South Carolina's Dawn Staley wear so many bracelets?

South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley has 28 bracelets on her right wrist, some of them gifts from children in the hospital.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Alcaraz 'does not support' Djokovic union's legal action

World number three Carlos Alcaraz says he does not support the legal action being taken against tennis' governing bodies by the players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic.

BBC News - 5d

Dodgers star Mookie Betts says his body is ‘kind of eating itself’ after mystery illness

Shortstop unable to keep down food for two weeks Betts is unsure when he will be able to play again Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts says he is still dealing with an illness and is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Red Wings Playoff Chances Haven't Evaporated (Yet)

So, you are saying there’s a chance?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

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