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Jessica Penney

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Emerging Science Note/WTC Fallout

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on how scientists are using the World Trade Center tragedy to study geology in the New York Harbor.

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Health Note/Tea Boosters

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Health Note/Drug Absorption

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Health Note/Larded Lunches

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Emerging Science Note/WTC Fallout

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Health Note/Music & Exercise

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on how music may help people exercise.

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Health Note/Spud-aid

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports that researchers have used potatoes to develop a substance that stems the blood flow at least as well as standard treatments.

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Health Note/Resisting Brain Disease

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on new research into preventing mad cow disease.

Health Note/Vacation from Vacation

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on how vacations may not always be a good way to relax.

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Health Note/Eat Your Spinach

Living on Earth’s Jessica Penney reports on how spinach might help old rats keep their wits.

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