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...both a word and a practice--is more evidence of the growing ostracism of nicotine addicts. Some English smexters say they have turned to texting since the ban as a way of seeking the support of friends in an effort to quit smoking. It's more fun than the patch...
John Peterson is a man who doesn’t just farm the land—he eats it. In the opening scenes of his upcoming movie, “The Real Dirt on Farmer John,” Peterson ruminates over a patch of farmland like a wine connoisseur sampling a rare vintage...
...medical front, the U.S. has never been particularly good at prevention. The tack, usually, is to patch people up as they get sick, rather than keeping them from falling ill to start. But no Band-Aid is sufficient to handle a lethal pandemic, which some experts say is inevitable - if not imminent. Whether it's bird flu or some other deadly knock-out germ that eventually sweeps through the country, scientists and public-health researchers are trying to prepare for it now to ensure that everyone has a better chance of survival...
...profile and wearability, Newman says, the BioSuit will likely be safer for astronauts than the old-style suits. Currently, when an astronaut's suit is punctured, he or she has to go back to the base to undress and decompress. With the new suits, astronauts could simply slap a patch over the tear. The BioSuit also provides a level of resistance that helps the body maintain muscle mass, since astronauts lose about 40% of their brawn during space travel. So, if the suit doesn't end up making it to Mars, researchers say it could possibly be used by athletes...
...thought composting your organic waste and planting greenery in your garden were enough to earn you a gold star in environmental responsibility, think again. Those sweet-smelling blooms in your backyard patch may brighten the yard, but they could actually be doing much more harm than good to the local ecosystem...