Tuna is an affordable and nutritious lunch choice in America; packed full of protein and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health, but high mercury levels pose potential threats for pregnant mothers and small children. Mercury enters the ocean via coal-burning power plants as methylmercury, then accumulates in marine animals when small fish consume larger ones;…
Mercury can have devastating effects on kidneys, nerves and the cardiovascular system. Additionally, mercury exposure is toxic for lung health; pneumonia and pulmonary edema can result from prolonged exposure. Traditional Chinese and Indian herbal remedies contain mercury; also, some thermometers and blood pressure machines may expose people to it. Fetuses and infants exposed to methylmercury…
When asked which planet is closest to Earth, most would likely answer Venus – which makes sense given that it travels along its shortest orbit more frequently and thus comes closer to us more frequently. Mercury is actually the correct answer: from now until early August it is in opposition with Earth and this proximity…
Suzuki revolutionized the industry when they unveiled a 600 horsepower V-12 outboard that revolutionized power and performance. Their flagship DF350A included many industry-first innovations such as two contra-rotating propellers to maximize power, improve hole shot performance and facilitate low speed maneuvering. Break-in procedures must be observed when purchasing a new outboard to maintain its warranty…
Mercury Motor Company launched their Mercury division in 1939 to offer mid-tier sedans between Ford’s entry-level Ford models and Lincoln luxury models, most often built upon Ford platforms. Early on, Mercury distinguished itself from Ford by offering distinctive integrated body designs. These models quickly gained favor with hot rodders – so much so that James…
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, boasting its Great Red Spot that nearly covers as much surface area as our own planet! People typically calculate which planet comes closest to Earth in size by subtracting their average distances from the Sun; however, due to the nature of elliptical orbits, which one actually…
Be it your laptop freezing at an important meeting or an old flame coming back into your life, Mercury could be to blame. This impish planet moves backward in your sign three or four times every year, creating communication and tech havoc. Mercury will make two retrograde passes through Capricorn this autumn, plus pre-retrograde shadowing…
Tonight, Jupiter will be visible close to Earth and should shine brighter than all the stars combined. When viewing it with proper binoculars, its striped bands and three or four of its Galilean moons should become evident. Venus reappears in evening twilight shortly after sunset, rising low over the west-north-western horizon before joining an 11…
Mercury transits occur when Mercury travels directly between the Sun and an advanced planet, visible to us on Earth and occurring around May or November. Transits can form conjunction (in the same sign as your natal Mercury), sextile, square or opposition depending on which constellation is involved. This transit can bring out diplomacy, charm and…
