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The first wave of electric car rollouts are over, so auto events (like the Los Angeles show happening later this week) don’t always generate kid-in-a-candy-store excitement for green guys like me. Nonetheless, the Kia Soul EV is all-new to me, and I was…

It gets easier (almost) every year to be a vegan. New "cheeses" made from nuts that are nutritious and taste amazing, egg-free baked goods at coffee shops, and more and more restaurants, from high-end to low-end, are labelling dishes on menus. And certainly,…

It gets easier every year to be a vegan. New "cheeses" made from nuts that are nutritious and taste amazing, egg-free baked goods abound at coffee shops, and more and more restaurants, from high-end to low-end, are labeling vegan dishes on the menu. And the…

If you keep chickens, you’re likely accustomed to rising early in the morning to let them out of their coop, as well as making sure you’re home to get them safely back inside in the evening.   An automatic chicken coop door can simplify your schedule by…

Earth's ocean surface has been hotter in 2014 than any previous year on record, according to a new analysis by scientists at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

For over 40 years now, Jerry Seinfeld has twice daily practiced Transcendental Meditation, a mantra meditation he credits with giving him endless energy and peace of mind.   

When vegetarians and vegans desire something meaty that doesn’t come from an animal, one of the options is seitan. Seitan (pronounced SAY-tan) is a meat substitute made from the extracted gluten of wheat, and it's gaining popularity as more people choose…

The season of food-centered parties and gift-giving starts with a bang with Thanksgiving dinner. The annual meal comes with high expectations, as relatives and friends anticipate a multi-course feast.  

The U.S. Army is working to prevent suicide by using a computer modeling system that can more carefully predict which soldiers are at risk.  

Wikipedia — savior of the homework-bound, settler of bets, provider of everything you ever needed to know about anything — may have a new hat to wear: Epidemic spotter. Scientists say that by tracking searches in the online encyclopedia, they were able to…

You probably know that vegans don't eat animal products, eschewing not only meat, but dairy products, eggs, and (for some) honey, and leather/wool/animal-derived clothing too.

During an interview before students at Loyola Marymount University School of Film & TV last week, Hilary Swank decried Hollywood's gender gap - explaining why women continue to face challenges in acquiring both equal pay and meaningful roles.   

I am a peanut butter lover. I ate peanut butter and jelly every day for school lunch from first grade until I graduated from high school. I still enjoy the occasional pb&j sandwich at lunch time, and peanut butter on multi-grain toast is one of my go-to quick…

Hobby — it seems like a word from another time.  

Nov. 17, 1934:  James M. Inhofe is born in Des Moines, Iowa.   Inhofe, a U.S. Senator representing Oklahoma, has referred to climate change as "the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people."  

It's a question that has been debated by philosophers for millennia: Does free will exist, or are all of our actions and choices determined? Many philosophers believe the answer to this question lies at the heart of moral responsibility (i.e., how can we be…

Do you keep flatbread, also known as Naan, in the house regularly? I buy storemade flatbread in bulk, and keep it in the freezer. Flatbreads are a blank canvas. You can put almost anything on them, throw them in the oven on a pizza stone, and make a meal very…

Longtime animal advocates Hilary Swank and Jane Lynch are co-hosting a primetime Thanksgiving Day special on Fox to celebrate the joys of owning a rescue dog. The first-of-its-kind telethon, titled "Fox's Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular," will…