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Report: 31% of seafood in South Florida is mislabeled

Mon, Jul 23 2012 at 3:02 PM

Oceana investigation reveals widespread fish labeling fraud in Florida.

In Kuwait, 88% overweight and stomach stapling becoming the norm

Thu, Jul 19 2012 at 11:54 AM

An American diet and banquets so big the 'tables groan under the weight' have led to an alarming obesity epidemic in Kuwait.

How do horses travel overseas to the London Olympics?

Wed, Jul 18 2012 at 12:57 PM

FedEx and other specialists help transport equine athletes to the Olympic Games. And, yes, they actually have passports.

Musical glove could improve mobility in people with spinal injuries

Wed, Jul 18 2012 at 11:48 AM

Haptic glove from Georgia Tech teaches people to play the piano through touch.

California bans foie gras, but some restaurants keep serving it

Tue, Jul 17 2012 at 12:08 PM

Meanwhile, a French politician suggests boycotting California wines in retaliation of the foie gras ban.

Do you have a wedding disaster plan? CDC offers tips for surviving the season of love

Wed, Jul 11 2012 at 1:57 PM

Whether it's the risk of tornadoes or bridezillas, it pays to be prepared.

Brits sing the praises of cheddar cheese

Wed, Jul 11 2012 at 1:38 PM

More than 150 teams have entered the British Cheese Board's competition to create a national anthem for cheddar.

European Space Agency and Nestle study bubbles in zero gravity

Fri, Jul 06 2012 at 10:37 AM

Nestlé is seeking the 'perfect' bubble for chocolate, coffee and other food products.

Animal-borne diseases cause 2.7 million human deaths per year

Thu, Jul 05 2012 at 11:55 AM

Study reveals that poor countries have the most instances of diseases that jump from animals to humans, but even in the U.S., the risk is increasing.

Greening the fleet: Republicans criticize $26 a gallon biofuel being tested by the Navy

Tue, Jul 03 2012 at 11:47 AM

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.

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A puppy's not a challenge for

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 5:33 PM

A puppy's not a challenge for a telecommuter -- it's an opportunity! Having a dog means you need to get up every hour or two to let them out. A quick bit of exercise = better health and multiple chances each day to come back to your work with fresh eyes. Enjoy!

Iran is planning to send a

Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 1:16 PM

Iran is planning to send a monkey into space, not a chimpanzee (chimpanzees are apes). I can't find any references to the Chinese experiment you mention, so if you come up with a citation, please let us know.

Thanks, I have fixed that

Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 4:27 PM

Thanks, I have fixed that typo.

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