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Lab-grown meat is ‘safe to eat,’ FDA says — but will it revolutionize food industry?

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Lab-grown meat is ‘safe to eat,’ FDA says — but will it revolutionize food industry?

Lab-made meat might soon be coming to a dinner plate near you. The Food and Drug Administration has declared laboratory-grown chicken is “safe to eat,” potentially revolutionizing America’s food processing practices forever. The agency’s declaration, which came on Wednesday, pertains specifically to cultivated chicken produced by a California start-up, Upside Foods. However, it may soon … Read more

Painful, stinging fire ants are ‘raining down’ on Hawaii residents

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Painful, stinging fire ants are ‘raining down’ on Hawaii residents

Just when you thought a Hawaiian getaway may be the cure to your seasonal depression, officials have issued a warning over an infestation of fire ants — warning residents of “ant rain.” According to SFGATE, millions of tiny fire ants were discovered at the Wailua River State Park, located in eastern Kauai about 6 miles … Read more

My family eats from tinfoil with their hands so I don’t have to do dishes

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My family eats from tinfoil with their hands so I don’t have to do dishes

Call it the tin-imalist challenge. A mom from the UK devised a controversial way to avoid having to do the dishes — by having her family eat out off a tinfoil-lined table using their hands. Photos depicting her MacGyver-esque life hack are currently blowing minds online as viewers wonder if her shortcut really pays off. … Read more

Incredible job pays more than $50,000 and nobody wants it

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Incredible job pays more than ,000 and nobody wants it

It’s not the gig for people who love to work from home, but if you’re a fan of getting out in nature – and visiting some of the most picturesque parts of the world – this might be for you. The Department of Conservation in New Zealand is looking for a ‘biodiversity supervisor’ in Haast, … Read more

Is West Nile Virus Getting Bad Again?

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Is West Nile Virus Getting Bad Again?

photo, steklow ,Shutterstock, West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes in the New York City area, with at least two cases being found in humans. If you weren’t for the last major panic of West Nile nearly 20 years ago, you might be wondering what this disease is and whether … Read more