Alix Hines, The National Desk

Alix Hines

The National Desk

Washington, DC, United States

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Past articles by Alix:

Environmentalists fear seismic surveys in the Atlantic could harm marine mammals

"It's basically a license from the government for the seismic companies to harm and harass marine mammals." → Read More

The tragic death of one runner's mother inspired a 1,000-mile run for suicide prevention

Alex Hall and Thaddeus Meyer will be starting their run on May 26 in Tobermory, Ontario. → Read More

This 19-year-old kicked his gaming addiction and found a passion for photography

When Andrew Lawlin's addiction started consuming his life, he decided to try the Game Quitters 90 day detox program. → Read More

Thousands of kids are ingesting liquid nicotine, so researchers are calling for new regulations

Despite legislation that requires child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine, kids are still ingesting it. → Read More

This dog is getting his groove back – and a set of wheels – with the help of crowdfunding

In just a few short weeks, Tobi, a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd will be on a roll ... literally. → Read More

Shipping leaders want to cut down their industry's impact on global emissions. Here's how.

The shipping industry is responsible for more than 2 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according The International Council on Clean Transportation. → Read More

Shipping leaders want to cut down their industry's impact on global emissions. Here's how.

The shipping industry is responsible for more than 2 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according The International Council on Clean Transportation. → Read More

Doctors at UCLA are saving lives by 're-gifting' kidneys that were transplanted once before

Re-gifting is often considered taboo, but for 70-year-old Vertis Boyce, a "re-gifted" kidney saved her life. → Read More

Seaweed is a great addition to sushi, but it's also being used to cut plastic waste

David Christian launched the startup Evoware after noticing the amount of plastic waste in Jakarta, Indonesia. → Read More

Here's how 3D printing is helping put heart surgery patients at ease

The 3D printed aorta models help surgeons make better care assessments for their patients. → Read More

These brothers ran from Parkland to DC for the March for Our Lives

Two brothers from Sacramento are running to Washington, DC from Parkland, Florida in honor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people on February 14. → Read More

Can falling pregnancy rates signal a coming recession? These economists think so.

Researchers found that the decline in conceptions starts well before an economic downturn. → Read More

The next step in sustainable footwear? Shoes made from eucalyptus fibers.

Allbirds developed this more breathable material to meet their customers' needs in the summer months. → Read More

Thousands of oyster castles line the shore of this island. Here's why.

As oysters grow on the castles, they help prevent erosion to the area's salt marshes, which are, in turn, protecting the mainland. → Read More

This nonprofit is helping low-income communities harness the sun's energy

Since his solar panels were installed, Tyrone Evans has seen his electric bill go from $100 to around $2 or $4. → Read More

Female coders in Afghanistan created a video game to combat drugs

The video game is based on the real-life challenges of soldiers who work in the poppy fields. → Read More

Want to fuel your car with ocean water? Engineers at Columbia are working to make that possible.

A Columbia Engineering team recently published a study showing how a device they designed could lead to cheaper, more sustainable hydrogen production. → Read More

Archaeologists are racing against time to recover ancient artifacts exposed by climate change

More than 2,000 artifacts from 51 ice patches and glaciers have been recovered in Norway. → Read More

Swiping right could help prevent this subspecies of rhino from going extinct

Meet Sudan, the "most eligible bachelor in the world" and the last known northern white rhino. → Read More

People aren’t Africa’s only victims of war, large mammals have also suffered

A study revealed that the frequency of war impacted wildlife populations in Africa more so than the intensity. → Read More