A Hot Bath Could Help Grocery-Store Tomatoes Keep Their Flavor
Scientists have found a new way to give some taste to those bland supermarket tomatoes. NPR's Scott Simon gives the details.
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Newly Discovered Exoplanet Provides Glimpse Into Jupiter's Past
Scientists using the ground-based Gemini Planet Imager found a very young "Super Jupiter" about 100 light years away.
Yes, The U.S. Is On A Historic Lucky Streak In Dodging Major Hurricanes
A major hurricane hasn't hit the U.S. since 2005. There hasn't been a lull that long since 1861 to 1868 — when Abraham Lincoln was president.
Online Marketing Tool May Improve Patient Centered Care
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We've all been to see the doctor. Frequently, there is a short window of time available for the doctor to see and diagnose you, often based upon what you tell them at that time. This makes it difficult at best to provide a good patient-centered care model. That can be frustrating to both you and your doctor.
Researchers Explore Declining Bat Population In North America
As bat populations dwindle, a new effort is aimed at getting North America's bat researchers working on the same page.
3 Firefighters Killed While Battling Wildfires In Washington State
Three firefighters in Washington state died while battling wildfires Wednesday. Scores of wildfires are burning throughout the western U.S. and nearly 30,000 firefighters are involved.
NASA: Rumors Of Impending Doom Are Greatly Exaggerated
The space agency says "numerous recent blogs and web postings" that a giant asteroid will smash into Earth next month are just a hoax.
'GMO-Free' Is A Boon For Companies Chasing 'Health Halo' Profits
Researchers say GMO-free has become a proxy for what consumers really want: less processed, natural food. And advocates says there's already a name for food that's GMO-free: "organic."
Preventing Armageddon: The Economic Hurdles Of Asteroid Defense
Some scientists say we should be doing more to protect the Earth from asteroids. The technical issues are relatively easy, but the economics of asteroid defense are much harder.
Food Waste And Beef Fat Will Be Making Airplanes Soar
Biofuel producers are teaming up with farms, meatpackers and waste management companies to tap the gassy waste on farms to make renewable jet fuel and diesel for vehicles.