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Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog]Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...

Master Gardener: Spiders are nature's best pest controlFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:16PMMost are harmless, control garden pests

Master Gardener: Soldier fliesFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:16PMThe Black Soldier Fly is actually a very interesting creature. You may have seen the adult fly resting on plants in your garden. Only the larvae feed; the adult has no functioning mouth, and cannot feed or bite. It does not generally enter houses, and unlike the housefly, is not known to spread disease. It lives long enough to mate and lay eggs on manure or rotting material, which is why the ...

If you can't I.D. a plant, investigateThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMThe other day a friend who was carrying two plastic baggies approached me. I knew this wasn't a drug deal, but rather a couple of plant questions. It is a common occurrence.

If you can't ID a plant, investigateThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMThe other day, a friend carrying two plastic baggies approached me. I knew this wasn't a drug deal, but rather a couple of plant questions.

Five 'don't miss' attractions at Morton ArboretumWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:35AMThe Morton Arboretum offers suburban families opportunities to enjoy nature's beauty all summer long, especially in the children's garden.

Manure tea coaxes plants to produceWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:01AMHow did people manage to garden a century ago before megastores? They couldn't just run down to the store and pick up a bag of Miracle-Gro. They had to do it the old-fashioned, organic way: with manure.

Health Highlights: March 18, 2011Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:22PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

The Record: Clearing the airMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:15AMEPA gets tough on polluters