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Scientists suggest cutting calories to save lives, planet

Scientists suggest cutting calories to save lives, planet

America's obesity epidemic and global warming might not seem to have much in common. But public health experts suggest people can attack them both by cutting calories and carbon dioxide at the same time.How? Get out of your car and walk or [...]

Posted On : Nov, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Art, biology intersect at Newdoll exhibit

Macalester students often view art and science as mutually exclusive studies: you do lab reports or art projects, but not both.Artist Julie Newdoll, whose work is currently on display in the Smail Gallery in Olin Rice, has managed to bridge [...]

Posted On : Nov, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

NASA institute to study moon science

NASA institute to study moon science

NASA said Tuesday that it plans to establish a new lunar science institute, in the hopes of laying the groundwork for future missions to the moon.Called the NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI), the institute will open March 1, 2008, at NASA [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Should Pregnant Women Eat More Seafood?

For years, pregnant and nursing women have been warned to limit the amount of fish they eat, because many marine species may contain high levels of mercury, which endangers newborns and fetuses. Yesterday, however, a children’s health [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2007 | Comments : 0