The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
– The Norwalk Citizen
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Commonly found in thermometers and fluorescent lights, the mesmerizing liquid metal mercury can cause such dangerous ailments as headaches, loss of concentration and coordination, and impaired hearing, vision and speech. Recent studies have tied mercury in expectant mothers to attention … Continue reading
As time goes on, the fish population is becoming more endangered. Humans are depleting the ocean of its inhabitants at a record rate, endangering the ocean and the world’s ecosystem. The worldwide consumption of fish has been growing steadily, damaging … Continue reading
Most people see a horsehoe crab and assume it simply dwells on the ocean’s bottom, churning up sand and sea shells with it’s spiky legs and sweeping shell. However, the horseshoe crab has played a key role in the modern … Continue reading
It is impossible to resist the orphaned orangutans of Borneo in the movie Born to Be Wild. Dr. Birute Galdikas, world-renowned primatologist, works to protect the endangered orangutans that live in the forest canopy. According to the Orangutan Foundation International, … Continue reading
You may think that washing your car in your driveway would be an easy and simple way to save money, but it also greatly effects the environment. What many people do not know is that when all of the oil, … Continue reading
Have you ever had a toy that sticks to the window or wall but after a few days the sticky pads get dirty and it falls to the floor? Scientists are learning how frogs feet stay clean and sticky. By … Continue reading
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