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New Stuff Tuesday – September 18

Posted on September 18, 2012 by kyle

Why Calories Count: Science to Politics by Marion Nestle & Malden Nesheim TX551 .N3977 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor With the return of the semester, it’s a return to old habits like a rushed lunch or snacking on whatever might … Continue reading →

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Sally Ride dies

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ronna

On Monday, July 23, Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died at the age of 61. According to an article on CNN.com, Sally Ride first flew in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983, and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 10

Posted on July 11, 2012 by kyle

Sensitive Matter: Foams, Gels, Liquid Crystals and Other Miracles by Michel Mitov QC173.458 .S62 M5813 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Think back to when you were a child. Were you just as fascinated with personal hygiene as I was? You … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dolly (the sheep)

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Barbara

On July 5th in 1996, Dolly the sheep (the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult cell) was born in Scotland. This sparked all kinds of hope and controversy. Hope for medical breakthroughs and perhaps a way to save endangered … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 1

Posted on May 1, 2012 by kyle

The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards by William Broad RA781.7 .B757 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Take a deep breath. It’s the last week of classes, and that’s when things get a little crazy. Hopefully you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Earth Day & Frozen Planet

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ronna

Earth Day is today, April 22. To celebrate, why not watch the Discovery Channel’s multi-part documentary, Frozen Planet? They are running the first 7 episodes today, beginning at 1 pm. The final episode premieres tonight at 7 pm CST. Watch … Continue reading →

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Month of Astronomical Delight

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Martha

Starting in February and continuing throughout March, five of the planets in our solar system are visible. Continue reading →

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The Silent World

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Barbara

On this day in 1953, French oceanographer and marine conservationist Jacques-Yves Cousteau published his first book, The Silent World: A Story of Undersea Discovery and Adventure (co-authored by Frederic Dumas). Three years later the documentary film was released, and it … Continue reading →

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Insect Love

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Martha

With Valentine’s Day not far away, the word on many a mind is love. We all know what happens when boy meets girl in our world, but what about the world of…insects? Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 27

Posted on December 27, 2011 by kyle

Fools Rule Inside the Failed Politics of Climate Change by William Marsden QC903 .M37 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I just spent the last five days driving over a thousand miles around the great states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, … Continue reading →

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