As the U.S. military prepares for the repeal of \”Don\’t Ask Don\’t Tell\” (DADT), policymakers are looking to other military bodies around the world that have successfully integrated gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) soldiers into military service. Now a new study from Tel Aviv University suggests that an integrated support and education dimension is essential […] … learn more→

To date, most social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn have relied upon the ‘friend-of-a-friend’ approach to try and determine which people may have connections with one another. However, Salvatore Scellato, Anastasios Noulas and Cecilia Mascolo, of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory, have devised a new approach that not only looks at friends of friends, but also […] … learn more→

Your green lifestyle cannot stop once you leave your house and step outside! Lawn care is not exempt from environmentally-friendly practices and here are 10 tips to get you started towards having a truly green lawn. 1. Collect water with a rain barrel which you can use to water your plants and lawn while waiting […] … learn more→

Producers and retailers of everything from toilet paper to homes want you to believe that their product is “green”. More are “greenwashing” their products. Greenwashing is the misleading claims of environmental benefits attached to a product. It is deceptive marketing designed to portray a product or a company as caring for the environment. Everyone’s going […] … learn more→

In the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts (where I happen to live), you\’ll find a whole lot of farms with signage calling them “Local Heroes.” You\’ll also see similar signs in grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets, plant nurseries, and even cafes and restaurants. And you\’ll see bumper stickers all over the region that say, “Be a […] … learn more→

You have a cool company. You made sure your eco and social values are deeply rooted into your organization. You are just getting ready to launch your next environmental challenge. How do you get the word out? EcoApprentice. EcoApprentice helps businesses, non-profits and individuals promote their eco challenges by crowd-sourcing sustainability challenges. What does this […] … learn more→

Use of complementary medicine (CAM) is widespread but often condemned by medical practitioners as being baseless or quackery. But some practices that fall under the umbrella of CAM do have a basis in evidence and may even offer lessons to medical doctors. What is naturopathy? Naturopathy is a health practice defined by its principles and […] … learn more→

Eco-driving, sometimes called green driving, refers to techniques drivers can use to maximize their mileage while saving fuel and minimizing tailpipe emissions. Simple eco-driving maneuvers include accelerating slowly, avoiding sudden braking, keeping tires properly inflated, and maintaining a steady speed. But eco-driving is evolving. Researchers have been augmenting simple green-driving strategies, not only with in-vehicle […] … learn more→

Respect for the environment and cultural legacy have shaped this historic resort, where guests can not only golf within sight of the Canadian Rockies, but learn about First Nations history and heritage. … learn more→

Teens who exercise and play team sports are less likely to be smokers or use marijuana and other drugs than their peers, but they do drink more alcohol, a study said. While the findings, published in \”Addiction,\” don\’t prove cause and effect, they could have important implications for preventing drug and alcohol abuse in young […] … learn more→