There are a host of existential threats that could wipe out humanity, from virulent viruses to the development of artificial intelligence. According to a recent ominous report, however, government institutions are not taking apocalyptic threats seriously enough. Climate change, nuclear winter, super volcanoes and asteroids were among the threats that pose an existential threat to […]

Those “ask your doctor about …” drug ads on TV? Americans are asking not to see any more of them. A majority of Americans would favor banning prescription drug advertisements on television, a new poll released Wednesday suggests. Before they were asked their opinions, respondents to the poll were told that some people believe such […]

Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and the federal judge presiding over his criminal case alleging they violated his constitutional rights to a speedy trial and attorney of his choice. The federal lawsuit seeks to remove Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro from the case, […]

It’s well known that vitamin D is important with respect to bone health. Adding to the medicinal benefits of the sunshine vitamin, a recent study found that healthy doses of vitamin D during the first year of life may help children have more muscle mass and less body fat as toddlers. “We were very intrigued […]

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been developing now for some years now, thanks in large part to the over-prescribing of the drugs for inappropriate illnesses. And for many of those years there have been experts warning that such overuse will ultimately have dire consequences for the human race. Unfortunately, too few doctors and other primary care providers […]

The New York State Attorney General announced early last year that testing showed that supplements sold at Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC do not actually contain the herbs they claim to contain on their label. Cheap fillers, such as powdered rice, asparagus, house plants and even some substances that could be fatal to those with […]

The information Americans receive about important news and events is largely controlled by a small handful of corporate and government interests. As of 2012, more than 90 percent of information dispensed by media outlets was manipulated by just six corporations; today, it’s likely even fewer. Though the rise of alternative media has paved better access […]

In this edition of Cosmic Perspective News, journalist William Kern and co-host Timothy Rothschild examine political thought forms of the 2016 presidential race. Why have some candidates failed, while Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain successful? Listen on as the duo also look at recent news items from non-material perspective, including: —Despite Risks, Americans Flock […]

While most senators would be proud to talk of their legislative achievements, Senator Pan was filmed running away as the producers approached his office. Presently, Pan still has not disclosed – or addressed in any fashion – his ties to pharmaceutical companies and their lobbying groups seen on the house floor. The cardiovascular-minded Sacramento senator […]

An unprecedented trial conducted by a U.S. biotechnology company is attempting to resurrect the clinically dead. Bioquark Inc. has been granted permission to recruit 20 patients who have been declared clinically dead due to traumatic brain injury. The researchers will try to bring certain parts of the central nervous system back to life through a […]