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Space Exploration Nov 20, 2009

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth

(AP) -- Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk.

Other Nov 18, 2009

Modern Turkey: Modern Miracle

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many of us will sit down with our families to a wonderful turkey dinner this Thanksgiving. But statistics increasingly show that Americans consider turkey a year-round staple.

Dec 23, 2008

Increased daily travel in animals leads to more offspring

(PhysOrg.com) -- The more an animal walks during the day, the less energy it has to reproduce. Makes sense right? Not so fast, say two researchers at Washington University in St. Louis.

Nov 27, 2008

Researcher reveals humpback whales' dining habits -- and costs

As most American families sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, a University of British Columbia researcher is revealing how one of the largest animals on earth feasts on the smallest of prey – and at what cost.

Other Nov 24, 2008

Key ingredient to save money at Thanksgiving? Planning

(PhysOrg.com) -- Of all the things you can do to create both joyful and economical holiday meals, the most important one is planning, says a Montana State University Extension nutrition educator.

Other Sep 7, 2008

How you spend affects how much you spend: Non-cash purchases found to be higher than cash buys

There is fresh evidence that people spend less when paying cash than using credit, cash-equivalent scrip or gift certificates. They also spend less when they have to estimate expenses in detail. These findings appear in the ...

Space Exploration Nov 22, 2007

International Space Station Crew Sends Thanksgiving Message

Orbiting more than 200 miles above the Earth, the crew of the International Space Station has sent home a special Thanksgiving message that is now airing on NASA Television and the agency's Web site.

Nov 22, 2005

K-State Professor Offers Tips for Surviving 'Meet the Parents' Scenario

Will I make a good impression? Will I fit in? What if his parents don't like me? No doubt these questions -- and more -- roll through the head of anyone meeting his or her significant other's parents for the first time. With ...

Nov 22, 2005

Thanksgiving tip: Portion size affects consumption

University of Pennsylvania scientists have a Thanksgiving dinner suggestion -- do your guests a big favor by serving smaller portions with smaller utensils.

Nov 17, 2005

Experts: Don't worry about holiday turkeys carrying avian flu

After reading headlines and hearing news reports almost every day for months about the spread of avian flu in Asia and other regions, it's understandable that consumers in the United States are questioning the wisdom of preparing ...

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