Health, Fitness and Style
Harvard's Food Law Society, the Sugar Epidemic and Raw Milk Debated
"A growing segment of the population is clamoring for increased access to raw milk, citing its nutritional benefits. Opponents are skeptical of such nutritional claims and believe the safety risks of unpasteurized milk are simply too high" more »
ProgressVA Exposes the Influence of ALEC; House Allows A Bill's Preliminary Approval for A Pre-abortion Ultrasound Bill
"A secretive, corporate front group is writing Virginia's laws," said Anna Scholl, Executive Director of ProgressVA; The Virginia House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a measure requiring a woman to receive an ultrasound before having an abortion. more »
The Scout Report: Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Interactive Physlets; Science Oxford Live and the Eisenhower Memorial
Links to explore: Talks at Howard Hughes include "Viral Outbreak: The Science of Emerging Disease" and "The Meaning of Sex: Genes and Gender.A news feature explores how the planning for a memorial to Eisenhower in Washington raises concerns more »
The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures Jewelry in Birmingham
Clandestine lovers exchanged these customized tokens depicting one another's eyes, as such a feature might only be recognized by persons of the most intimate familiarity. Behind the skilled artistry with which each of these tiny portraits was painted, lie the enchanting stories of secret romance and love lost more »
