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  1. 18973

    “Bt corn risk to monarchs is ‘negligible'” is full of manipulative words. How exactly was the “highly polarized atmosphere surrounding genetically modified crops . . . hampering attempts to rationally plan and evaluate research”? The companies that make the strains of corn discussed in the article are not named, of course. Nor are any ties […]

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  2. Earth

    Bt Corn Risk to Monarchs Is ‘Negligible’

    A much-anticipated report states that the most commonly planted forms of genetically engineered Bt corn pose only a "negligible" risk to monarch butterfly populations.

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  3. 18967

    Regarding “Neandertals show ancient signs of caring,” it seems to me that rather than “pounding, chopping, or cooking tougher food” for a friend or relative, these kindly Neandertals probably just masticated a mouthful before passing it on.