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Agriculture   Photos   Science   Society   Technology		  redOrbit 
Modified soybean plants may control aphids
Wed 16 Sep 2009
U.S. scientists seeking to avoid using pesticides in controlling soybean aphids are considering genetically modifying soybeans to prevent aphid damage. Iowa State University Professors Bryony Bonning... (photo: GFDL)
Organic Vegetables
Economy   Foods   Pesticides   Photos   Vegetables		  Chicago Sun-Times 
Is organic food worth extra cost?
Wed 16 Sep 2009
This column is all about offering you ways to save money without sacrificing quality or denying you the foods you love. Over the past 18 months, since the downturn in the economy, more of us are using... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug - (extreme right)  Wall Street Journal  Mon 14 Sep 2009
Norman Borlaug
On the day Norman Borlaug was awarded its Peace Prize for 1970, the Nobel Committee observed of the Iowa-born plant scientist that "more than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide... (photo: PIB of India)
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Grocery - Supermarket - Vegetables  Arab News  Fri 11 Sep 2009
Organic food: Is it just a con to make us pay more money?

Alva Carpenter | alva.arabnews@naturalhealthlines.com Organic food is one of the fastest-growing categories in the food industry, despite the fact that it can cost as much as double the price of... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
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Rice, wheat- India- Food The Statesman Wed 2 Sep 2009
Food security for all ~ The Mission Calls For A Massive Effort
YP Gupta FAR from achieving self-sufficiency, India’s record in the food sector in recent years has been distressing. There has been a sharp decline in crop productivity.... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Agriculture   Food   India   Photos   Politics
Why we need GM crops Modern Ghana Wed 2 Sep 2009
DANGERS OF GM CROP
Study shows disadvantages of GM foods to human health British scientific researchers demonstrated that genetically modified DNA from crops can find its way into human gut... (photo: WN / Denise Yong)
Britain   Crops   Foods   Photos   Research
cow eyes The Guardian Mon 21 Jul 2008
Discarded cow eyes could replace live animals in toxicity tests
A technique that allows experiments to be carried out on cow eyes thrown away by abattoirs could lead to thousands fewer rabbits being used in scientific research each... (photo: Creative Commons / Naib )
Animals   Disease   Health   Photos   Science
Iraqi schoolgirls The Philippine Star Sun 20 Jul 2008
Asean students want reforms in education

Students and teachers from the 10 member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have urged science ministers from the region to push for reforms... (photo: public domain / Mangostar)
Asia   Education   Photos   Teachers   Tecnology
Bread The Daily Telegraph Fri 18 Jul 2008
New flour means bread could fight obesity
A new type of flour could turn the humble loaf of bread into a weapon against obesity.Anti-obesity pill 'may be ready in 10 years'Sleep can help obese children lose... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Bread   Calories   Flour   Obesity   Photos
Almond - Chocolate Canada Dot Com Sat 28 Jun 2008
Seeking out the secret of chocolate
LOS ANGELES - Coming soon to a confectioner near you: perfect chocolate. Mars, the sweets manufacturer, is to invest more than $10 million in an effort to decode the... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
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Bill Richardson / aaeh Bill Richardson discusses trip to Cuba The Miami Herald
Commuters use protective masks in the subway in Mexico City, Monday, April 27, 2009. A fatal strain of swine flu has been detected in Mexico while the virus has been confirmed or suspected in at least a half-dozen other countries. Risk from swine flu vaccine 'greater than catching virus' Irish Times
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Dr. Norman Bourlag Tuesday, July 17 , 2007, at the U.S. Capitol. "Many have highlighted Norman Borlaug´s achievements in turning ordinary staples s Norman Borlaug: Agronomist and 'grandfather of the Green Revolution' The Times
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug- (extreme right)- father of the Green Revolution. Father of 'Green Revolution' and Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug dies The Times of India
Gene Technology
Eyes chris. Gene therapy reverses colour blindness The Australian
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Jennifer Connelly arrives at the 11th annual Hollywood awards gala ceremony Monday Oct. 22, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Is it in the genes? Daughter of The Wire star Dominic West to make big ... The Daily Mail
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Haile Gebrselassie from Ethopia smiles after winning the 33rd Berlin Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 in a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 56 seconds. Around 40.000 runners from more than 100 countries took part in the event. Gebrselassie eyes London 2012 Olympic marathon gold The Guardian
India Metro Railway Hospital at Tollygunge in Kolkata Medicos express concern over bio-medical waste Indian Express
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Childrens Playground, Camden Road, London NW1 In hundreds of cities, parking spaces become parks The Guardian
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