Health & Safety

'Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes'

8:00am February 22, 2009

This Orchids. These brilliant, flashy, sensual, and sometimes graphic flowers fascinated Charles Darwin. This year the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has made Darwin's interest in the flowers the theme of their annual orchid exhibition.

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Is America Weighed Down By 'Dead Ideas'?

12:40am February 09, 2009

In his new book, The Tyranny of Bad Ideas, author Matt Miller says Americans need to let go of certain outmoded beliefs. On the list? The idea that our children will earn more than we do and the notion that taxes are bad and free trade is good.

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Is America Weighed Down By 'Dead Ideas'?

12:40am February 09, 2009

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Voting Problems Emerge As Early Ballots Are Cast

12:19pm October 24, 2008

Early voting has started in some parts of the country in the lead up to the Nov. 4 election. While voting has gone smoothly in many areas, some voters have already encountered defective machines.

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Voting Problems Emerge As Early Ballots Are Cast

12:19pm October 24, 2008

Early voting has started in some parts of the country in the lead up to the Nov. 4 election. While voting has gone smoothly in many areas, some voters have already encountered defective machines.

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Preparing For A Fall Harvest

1:28pm October 10, 2008

Science Friday examines the process of fall gardening — the crops that can be planted in autumn and the ways to prepare for next year. We also discuss the benefits of composting.

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Preparing For A Fall Harvest

1:28pm October 10, 2008

Science Friday examines the process of fall gardening — the crops that can be planted in autumn and the ways to prepare for next year. We also discuss the benefits of composting.

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The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Wine

2:07pm June 10, 2008

In 1985, a single bottle of wine purported to be from Thomas Jefferson's own cellar was sold at auction for $156,000. Benjamin Wallace traces the mystery surrounding the bottle in The Billionaire's Vinegar.

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Recipes: 'Simply Organic'

4:37pm May 28, 2008

Many an organic manifesto has hit the bookstore of late, but Simply Organic is different: light on sermonizing, and neck-deep in great recipes that highlight familiar seasonal flavors. Try Asparagus and Scallops and, for dessert, the Basil-Lemon Cake.

Recipes: 'Raising the Salad Bar'

12:09am May 28, 2008

Summertime is salad time! Try an Arugula and Avocado Salad with Shaved Parmesan, topped with a garlicky lemon dressing. Or, if you still can't warm up to your leafy greens, maybe a sprightly Chicken Salad with Fruit and Toasted Pecans is more to your liking?