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Study Proves Three Monsanto Corn Varieties Pose Health Hazard
Science & Tech  (tags: study, GeneticEngineering, scientists, science, research, safety, health )

Tierney
- 6 days ago - organicconsumers.org
A study published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences demonstrates the toxicity of three genetically modified corn varieties from the American seed company Monsanto, the Committee for Independent Research and Information on Genetic Engine
Write the Department of Agriculture Urging Them to Act Now to Save Bees
Science & Tech  (tags: protection, honey bees, USDA, study, scientists, science, research )

Tierney
- 35 days ago - animalrights.change.org
Although honey bees are crucial to producing about one-third of all the food we eat, the Department of Agriculture has failed to meet crucial research needs to determine the cause of colony collapse disorder, which is devastating hives across the country
Biotech Crops Cause Big Jump in Pesticide Use-Report
Science & Tech  (tags: food, GeneticEngineering, farming, chemical residues )

Tierney
- 36 days ago - organicconsumers.org
The rapid adoption by U.S. farmers of genetically engineered corn, soybeans and cotton has promoted increased use of pesticides, an epidemic of herbicide-resistant weeds and more chemical residues in foods, according to a report issued Tuesday by health
In Pig Cognition Studies, Reflections on Parallels With Humans
Science & Tech  (tags: pigs, intelligence, feelings, mirrors, awareness, AnimalCruelty, AnimalWelfare, death, ethics, killing, slaughter, concept, research, science )

Rebecca
- 47 days ago - nytimes.com
Yet another study demonstrating how smart and aware pigs are, yet we still treat them like commodities with no feelings or intelligence. How the hell do humans justify this dichotomy??
Beware: Genetically Modified Omega 3 Oils to Appear in Foods
Science & Tech  (tags: business, GeneticEngineering, health, monsanto, food safety, soy, omega3 )

Karen
- 57 days ago - examiner.com
Monsanto, the company which spent an astounding eight million dollars last year on lobbying, is planning to flood the food market with poor quality omega 3 oils from its genetically modified (GM) soy beans.
Get Genetically Engineered Vaccines Out of Organic! -Take Action!!!
Science & Tech  (tags: scientists, science, research, medicine, investigati, animals, GeneticEngineering )

Tierney
- 73 days ago - capwiz.com
Scientists are warning, "Genetically engineered vaccines possess significant unpredictability and a number of inherent harmful potential hazards."
Tell USDA: Keep Nanotech OUT of Organic!-Take Action!
Science & Tech  (tags: nanotechnology, safety, science, health, organic, GeneticEngineering )

Tierney
- 72 days ago - ga3.org
USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is voting on whether nanotechnology should be banned from use in Organic products. Thanks to your overwhelming outcry
Monsanto a Focus of US Antitrust Investigation
Science & Tech  (tags: environment, GMO's, cover-up, corruption, crime, investigations, GeneticEngineering )

Tierney
- 78 days ago - abcnews.go.com
The Justice Department is investigating whether Monsanto Co. violated antitrust rules in trying to expand its dominance of the market for genetically engineered crops.
'Butterfly Nebula' Catches Hubble's Attention
Science & Tech  (tags: Hubble Space Telescope, planetary nebula NGC 6302, Universe )

Rosemary
- 106 days ago - cnn.com
(CNN) -- Forget Hollywood special effects or Impressionist paintings -- some of the most stunning images are created by the mysterious and often violent forces in the universe. Witness the handful of new snapshots taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
50 Firefox Extensions to Turn Google Into the Ultimate Research Tool
Science & Tech  (tags: Google, Firefox, Internet, Tools, Research )

Sophie
- 108 days ago - accreditedonlinedegrees.org
Is Firefox the best browser for researching with Google? After you try out these top 50 Firefox extensions for Google research you might just be convinced.
 
 
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