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Hi there. The purpose of this blog is to write about current and interesting science news that may affect people's lives. I hope you enjoy the posts. The blog was maintained from January 2007 to October 2008.

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New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye

There may soon be a new (more eco-friendly) option in funeral services: dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the residue down the drain. Lye is an alkaline chemical also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and the process of using it...

Posted on May 15, 2008 3:04 PM • 3 Comments •

Communal Drug Testing via Sewage

This NPR report describes how researchers in Oregon have adapted a technique to administer citywide drug tests using sewage. The research team, led by Dr. Jennifer Field, is part of a relatively new field of science called "sewage epidemiology"....

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Posted on April 17, 2008 6:20 PM • 1 Comments •

Gene discovery may aid in development of drought-tolerant crops

Parts of the Southeastern U.S (where I live) have been experiencing severe drought conditions for months. Droughts can have significant environmental and economic impacts on a community. According to this press release, aridity is on the increase across the...

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Posted on March 6, 2008 11:15 AM • 2 Comments •

Addressing the public health implications of climate change

I recently attended the Emory University Climate Change Dinner series. We were first treated to a delicious dinner of "sustainable food" followed by great speakers who touched on different aspects of the public's response, involvement and responsibility towards climate...

Posted on November 19, 2007 12:28 PM • 8 Comments •

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