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'We' Climate Campaign: Glossy, But Will It Work?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Rather than focusing on scary symptoms, the We Campaign focuses on the cure for global warming -- and motivates people to support sweeping change. Question is, will it be enough to effect any real change at all?

Cactus Thieves Running Amok

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Zealous collectors and money-minded peyote smugglers are ravaging Mexico and the Southwest U.S. for cactus plants, threatening some rare and endangered species

Gut Decisions May Not Be Smart

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Letting your unconscious guide complex decision-making may not necessarily be the most productive way to make choices, a new study says

Narrowing World Health Disparities

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

A sweeping new report by the World Health Organization challenges governments to improve world health through smart social policy

Drug May Lower Cerebral Palsy Risk

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

The incidence of cerebral palsy in premature babies may be reduced by giving mothers magnesium sulfate, a common delivery-room drug, according to a new study

Salmonella Outbreak Over, CDC Says

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over, but its ultimate source may never be known

How Long Does Flu Immunity Last?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Antibodies are a tricky thing. Some confer protection for years, some a lifetime. To help explain, Eric Altschuler discusses new findings about the 1918 pandemic flu virus

Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Patients with diverticular disease are commonly advised to avoid nuts, popcorn and seeds, but one study questions whether there's really a link

Should Clinical Trials Be Outsourced?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Western drug makers are increasingly outsourcing human clinical drug trials -- and India is getting the lion's share of the market. Is it putting millions at risk?

A Greener Convention, A Greener Future?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

The Democratic National Convention -- and a quirky Colorado radio show -- promise to bring environmentalism to the forefront of the U.S. political agenda once and for all

U.S. Colleges' Green Grade: C-

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Campuses may be getting greener, but college curriculums are falling behind in teaching students the basics of global warming and sustainability

'We' Climate Campaign: Glossy, But Will It Work?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

How Fast Can Humans Go?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EST

Bolt annihilated two world speed records at these Olympic Games. Can he go faster? Can anyone?