Further Funding Is Necessary to Find Treatment for Those Suffering From Mental Illness and Drug Abuse

Currently there is no shortage of people suffering from drug addictions. Whether it be narcotics or alcohol, people are fighting abuse problems all around the globe. Unfortunately, a large number of these people are also dealing with a co-occurring mental illness, making rehabilitation even more difficult. People with some type of mental disorder are twice […]

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Nebraska Hopes To Combat Economic Downturn in Midwest With Small Business Development Programs

A new survey has suggested that an economic slowdown is in Nebraska’s near future, and eight other Midwestern states could be along for the ride, too. According to the Nebraska Radio Network, a second consecutive monthly survey of nine Midwestern states is showing an overall decrease in economic strength. The survey measured economic activity and […]

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Hands-Free Features Distract Drivers, New Study Finds

Most people know that distracted driving is a huge problem in the U.S. right now, but new research shows that the issue is far more serious than previously thought. At any given moment during the day, about 660,000 U.S. drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving. Consequently, more than nine people […]

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Study Shows Positive Benefits of Gardening for Women on Long-Term Sick Leave

You don’t have to give most women a reason to garden, but a new study has shown that it may be helpful for much more than growing beautiful flowers. According to YubaNet, a study conducted at Sahlgrenska University found a direct correlation between gardening, active job coaching, and returning to work for women on long-term […]

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Online Fundraiser Nets Over $32,000 and Counting to Donate Water Filters to Underdeveloped Countries

The internet often gets a bad reputation, but one organization is using the web to provide clean water to thousands of families around the world who desperately need it. According to Sustainable Brands, non-profit Water for Life has teamed up with water filtration company Sawyer to launch an Indiegogo campaign in an effort to bring […]

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Why Did These Crazy Russians Build a Robot-Cockroach??

It sounds like something ripped straight out of a Cold War nightmare — Russian roboticists have invented a robot that looks and moves just like a cockroach. And if that’s not enough to make your skin crawl, they designed their bot after Blaberus craniifer, the death’s head cockroach. Researchers at the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal […]

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