Pesky Do-Gooder Science Foundation

12/26/2023

Wait… there’s new science telling those of us who grind our own coffee that adding a drop of water not only reduces the mess but also improves flavor? Merry Christmas to us all!

New research explores coffee connoisseurs’ long-held belief that adding a little water to the beans at the right moment could make a difference in the results.

10/12/2023

"Every single individual matters, has a role to play, and makes an impact on the planet - every single day. And we have a choice as to what sort of impact we will make."
- Jane Goodall, "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times" (co-written with Douglas Adams

Carbon footprint calculators are good tools to see your global impact. This one by the Global Footprint Network is a good one. How are you doing?

Calculate your Ecological Footprint. Find out how many planets would be needed if everyone in the world lived like you?

10/06/2023

Well done Denver! Even more evidence that unconditional cash is a great way to combat poverty. At PDG we are conducting our own program and are proud to be participating in this important effort.

UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.

08/31/2023

Feeling down about the environment? Plant some milkweed to help the endangered monarch butterflies and maybe this time next year you will be celebrating your first chrysalis too :)

04/21/2023

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 by planting milkweed for monarch butterflies! Our friends at World Wildlife Fund have an easy to use tool to help you choose which milkweed is the best one for your part of the country.

WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to global levels in nearly 100 countries.

09/16/2022

Do you have vampires or phantoms lurking in your home? This fun post from Consumer's Energy made us chuckle, and has a lot of good information too.

Neutralize vampire power by learning which everyday devices are continuously drawing power – even when switched off or in standby mode.

09/15/2022

Way to lose a bet and still win Ryan Reynolds! Did you catch it? The recommended age for getting your colonoscopy is now 45.




https://www.today.com/health/health/ryan-reynolds-documents-getting-colonoscopy-to-raise-awareness-rcna47637 Ryan Reynolds documents ‘potentially life-saving’ colonoscopy after losing a bet

The actor shared his experiences for all to see in a new video for the recently launched Lead From Behind initiative.

09/06/2022

How fast can you get your new and improved booster??

08/19/2022

The science has spoken! The pandemic started in the wet market in Wuhan. It crossed over to humans twice in a very specific corner of the market where live animals were being held in close contact, high numbers, and also butchered. The definitive proof is in the genetic sequencing, which was finally published in Science Magazine last month.
Love this discussion from one of the scientists involved in the work:

For the lab leak theory to be true, SARS-CoV-2 must have been present in the Wuhan Institute of Virology before the pandemic started. But there’s not a single piece of data suggesting this.

08/18/2022

You are not alone if you've found the CDC's pandemic leadership frustrating. They conducted an internal investigation and are going to "reset".

NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the nation's top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.

08/11/2022

The CDC issued new COVID-19 guidance today.
Here is the actual guidance document.

This report describes guidance for minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on individuals, communities, and health care systems in the United States.