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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Many of us look for a fresh start at the dawn of a new year and that often means resolving to eat healthier and get fit. Doing so doesn’t need to stress us out. Kyle Schmoyer reports from the WHYY Health and Science Desk.
Friday, December 26th, 2008
For many people the holidays are all about family and food. For the next week and a half it will be hard not to overindulge. So how can we eat smarter to avoid packing on the pounds? Kyle Schmoyer reports.
Friday, December 19th, 2008
A United Nations report paints an alarming picture about the possible extinction of hundreds of species of mammals in the coming years. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher.
Photo: Wikicommons user Ber’Zophus
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
University of Delaware scientists are down in Antarctica building a machine that may be able to detect particles from outer space that are almost undetectable.
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Consumer advocate groups are urging the food and drug administration to come to a conclusion about whether a chemical in plastic baby bottles is a hazardous for infants. In the meantime parents and other groups are making the decision for themselves.
Monday, December 15th, 2008
A Philadelphia collection of skulls may give clues to human variation and evolution.
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
After more than a decade of debate, New Jersey and Pennsylvania agreed earlier this year to deepen the main channel of the Delaware River. Now the project hinges on Delaware’s approval.
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
Growers test new species to evade pests and reduce pesticide
Monday, December 8th, 2008
Research finds cheap, basic toys stimulate kids’ minds and vocabularies.
Friday, December 5th, 2008
A coalition of community groups including the NAACP and the National Organization for Women say the drug retail giant CVS discriminates in ethnic and minority communities.
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