Mon., 01/16 Herbal remedies: Herbal medicines have become popular in recent years. They may not be safe, however, if you take prescription drugs.
Tue., 01/17 Let it Snow: Winter weather can make driving hazardous. Sand and salt are the usual remedies, but they can harm the environment.
Wed., 01/18 Hope for Humpbacks: Humpback whales used to be common throughout the world’s oceans. Today there are only a few.
Thu., 01/19 Biomimicry: Some shellfish build strong shells from blackboard chalk and rubbery gook.
Fri., 01/20 Anti-pollution Vitamins: Vitamins aren’t perfect, but they can help your health and protect against the effects of pollution.
Mon., 01/23 Blackbeard’s Treasure: An old map of the Carolina coast, a sunken ship, and modern science all add up to Pirate treasure.
Tue., 01/24 Clean Sound: Paper fibers are damaged every time they’re recycled, eventually leaving the paper worthless. But there’s a new way to reuse paper.
Wed., 01/25 Lichen Dating: Earthquakes will disrupt human affairs, but they can also disrupt lichens.
Thu., 01/26 Citric Acid Cleaner: Lemons have been used in cleaners, and now they’re being used to fight toxic waste.
Fri., 01/27 Saltwater Irrigation: The human population is growing fast, and the question of not being able to grow enough food arises. Salt-watered crops may be the solution.
Mon., 01/30 Computer Maps: Computer maps do more than show just hills and trees. They can help fight fires or minimize damage from natural disasters.
Tue., 01/31 New Specatator’s at Cleveland’s Old Stadium: Cleveland’s old municipal stadium is attracting new crowds these days—fish!
