Brittany is a freelance writer and editor with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and a writer’s certificate from the University of Western Ontario. She enjoyed a stint as a personal trainer and is an avid runner. Brittany loves to combine running and traveling, and has run numerous races across North America and Europe. She also loves chocolate more than anything else… the darker, the better!
There are a lot of issues with modern-day agriculture. It requires hundreds of acres of land, millions of gallons of water, and massive amounts of fossil fuels. Large, mono-crop operations are more susceptible to pests and disease, so they must be treated with herbicides and pesticides to prevent crop losses, and they deplete the soil, […]
For the first time ever, researchers in China have officially turned on their “artificial sun” nuclear fusion reactor. Fusion is what powers our sun, and scientists consider it the “holy grail” of energy production [1]. This makes it one of the only potential alternatives for producing energy on a larger scale [2]. If this reactor […]
Grief isn’t something to try to avoid, and it isn’t something to try to “just get over,” either. Whether you’ve lost a parent, a dear friend, or even a beloved family pet, it’s important to acknowledge your loss and celebrate the life of your loved one as best you can. Some families are moving away […]
In 1968, then 52-year-old Dick Proenneke (pronounced “prin-ecky”) moved by himself to the Alaskan wilderness and lived there alone for thirty years. The former mechanic and heavy equipment operator found a shoreside spot in the area that is now known as Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and began building a 12-by-16 foot cabin using […]
Turtles are some of the most interesting yet elusive creatures on our planet. Currently, there are 356 known species of turtles that exist, but only seven known species of sea turtles [1]. The largest of these species is the Leatherback sea turtle, whose evolutionary roots go back more than 100 million years, is one of […]
The best pictures are often the unplanned ones that happen simply by a stroke of luck. One photographer had a heck of a stroke of good luck when he captured a green meteor streaking across the sky. Some of the hardest things to capture are celestial events. These occurrences often have a timing of their […]
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those […]
You likely know Las Vegas for its glittering lights, swanky casinos and million-dollar hotels. What you may not know is that underneath the famed streets of the Las Vegas strip there is a whole other world. In an extensive network of tunnels running beneath the city, there lives the mole people. This underground community is […]
Loneliness is a global problem that affects the physical, emotional, and mental health of people. According to a study conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA, loneliness can increase the risk of death by up to 32% [1]. Loneliness may even rival obesity and smoking, according to a survey conducted by health insurer Cigna [2]. As their […]
Most people understand that utility bills are a necessary evil if they want to live in the modern world – even if utility bills eat up a large portion of monthly income. That said, few are willing to pay more than they should be paying. However, a shocking study revealed that many consumers were getting […]
Finding the right world to accurately express our emotions, particularly when we’re angry, frustrated, or stressed, can be difficult. In these instances, swearing can be very helpful with effectively getting our point across, or releasing some pent-up emotion. Most of us are taught from a young age that we should not swear, as many curse […]
In the state of Pennsylvania, leaving your dog out in the cold could land you in jail. In 2016, a small Boston Terrier puppy in Pennsylvania was rescued from a near-death situation. As the news spread, animal rights activists across the state began demanding tougher punishments for perpetrators of animal cruelty. In 2017, state legislatures […]
