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New study provides insight into stomach cancer
August 02, 2010
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have gained new insight into the bacterium that causes stomach cancer. Their findings may lead to the development of new ways to prevent and treat the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
PETA protests use of live cats by St. Louis Children’s Hospital
July 28, 2010
The animal rights organization PETA held a protest today against St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The group wants the hospital to stop using cats in a medical training course.
Saint Louis Science Center to build new exhibition hall
July 20, 2010
The Saint Louis Science Center is breaking ground on a new exhibition hall. The Center will make the most of the new space – both inside and out.
USDA funds Missouri landowners to help birds migrating to Gulf
July 19, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making about $2.7 million dollars available to Missouri landowners to create and enhance wetland habitat on bird migration routes.
Community-run grocery brings healthy, affordable food to inner-city St. Louis neighborhood
July 19, 2010
Residents of Old North St. Louis have opened a community-run grocery store. The co-op brings healthy, affordable food to an underserved part of the city.
Research reveals new insights into brain development
July 12, 2010
New research out of Washington University shows some parts of our brain grow more than others during childhood. This finding provides new insight into human evolution, and may eventually help provide treatments for autism and other brain disorders.
Public meeting to be held tonight on future of Missouri River
July 09, 2010
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting tonight in St. Louis to discuss future use priorities for the Missouri River. Tonight’s meeting is the last of four in Missouri.
Monsanto to pay $2.5 million fine to EPA
July 08, 2010
Monsanto will pay a $2.5 million fine for selling mislabeled genetically-engineered cotton seeds. The fine is the largest civil settlement ever paid under the law that regulates pesticide use.
Five endangered wolf pups born at facility near St. Louis
July 02, 2010
Five endangered Mexican gray wolf pups have been born at the Endangered Wolf Center, about 25 miles southwest of St. Louis.
Seed donation to Haiti stirs controversy
July 01, 2010
Monsanto seed donation to Haiti highlights problems with this type of foreign aid.
Justice Department Appeals Stem Cell Funding Stay
Slightly Premature Babies At Risk For Cerebral Palsy
Gulf Coast Communities Investigate Oily Sea Mist
Temporary Cap That Stopped BP Gusher Removed
Astronomers Identify Two New Solar Systems
Images Show A Shrinking Moon
Health Law Myths: Outside The Realm Of Reality
Bosses Put Higher Insurance Tab On Workers' Shoulders
Peter Raven
August 10, 2010
A discussion with Peter Raven about his four decades as head of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
St. Louis County Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
July 19, 2010
A discussion about St. Louis County's energy efficiency and conservation strategy and how it is being implemented.
Autism
June 29, 2010
A discussion about advances in the diagnosis and treatment of autism as well as the Missouri legislation concerning insurance coverage for autism treatment.
Pain Management
June 23, 2010
A discussion with Dr. Eugene Pereira about managing chronic pain.
Severe Weather and Storm Warnings
May 13, 2010
A discussion with Don Corrigan about his historical account of severe weather incidents in the region and with meteorogist Mike Smith about his storm warning system.
