In 2003, a student's discovery of 8.5 fluid ounces of elemental mercury in an unlocked chemistry cabinet forced a high school in Washington, D.C., to close for 35 days. The cleanup cost more than $1 million. More ... (ARA) - Americans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From blueberries to houseplants, GIY is the new mantra as folks turn "back to the future" to simplify their lives while gardening for the greener good. More ... Jacksonville Looks at Animals will be a community exhibition that draws from an on-line digital photography contest in partnership with the Florida Times-Union. Photograph your favorite animals at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, animals in the wild, or your favorite pet. Each photo entered by a member of the community will be accompanied with a brief statement about why they were looking at this particular animal. More ... |