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[ad_1] In Mauritania, just a few kilometers from the ongoing war in Mali, the massive Mbera camp is home to some 62,000 refugees. Here, families endure the merciless desert heat in exchange for a degree of safety. But despite the harsh conditions, something extraordinary is happening here. Thanks to a group of Tuareg and Arab…
It’s fair to say that every single one of our Readers’ Choice Award-winning products are subjected to scrutiny. After all, to take home the coveted crown, they have to earn approval from the toughest, most discerning judges there are: you, our beloved readers. But the products in our Clean category must also meet another set…
This past year, most folks changed their relationship status with makeup to “it’s complicated.” Spending time indoors and away from people — and wearing face coverings during those rare social outings — made some makeup products a lot less important. On the flip side, we’re looking at ourselves all the time (thanks, Zoom and FaceTime)…
KEY INGREDIENTS: Coconut, palm, olive, hemp, and jojoba oils (cleanse and moisturize); vitamin E (moisturizes) HOW IT FEELS/SMELLS/LOOKS: The formula is clear and watery; it doesn’t create much lather; the scents are light. WHY WE LIKE IT: This cleanser is gentle enough to be used on the face, but it also doubles as a shampoo,…
This Spinach Berry Smoothie is all about the science of supporting a healthy gut! We’ve partnered with Seed on this Science Smoothie to show you that supporting your gut health and diversity of your microbiome is easier than you think. There’s a Periodic Table of Microbiome-Friendly Foods that I used to develop this simple, easy…
[ad_1] May 18, 2021– The Peace of Wild Things is a beautiful animated film of a poem written and read by Wendell Berry as part of the On Being Project’s Poetry Films series, featuring animated interpretations of beloved poems. This poem is a warm invitation to go back to our first memories of peace and…
[ad_1] UCLA An experimental form of gene therapy developed by a team of researchers at UCLA and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has successfully treated 48 out of 50 children born with a rare and deadly inherited disorder that leaves them without an immune system. Severe combined immunodeficiency due to adenosine deaminase deficiency, or…
[ad_1] Dare to be different/Facebook Heroic feats come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them require courage in the face of danger, others are the result of a simple random act of compassion. Natalie Fernando was taking her 5-year-old autistic son Rudy (affectionately known as “Roo”) for a walk by the sea when the…
[ad_1] Power of positivityMay 17, 2021 Everyone starts out as a child in this world and little by little you become an adult. You learn many lessons during your childhood, but there are some things that you would rather leave in the past. However, as you grow up and transform into an adult, you still…
[ad_1] Conservation of white oak Some kids dream of running away to join the circus, while the Ringling Bros. elephants who had been performing every night might have been dreaming of a place like this, a dream that is now coming true. 35 Asian pachyderms formerly in the care of Ringling Bros. and Barnum &…