Author: Natalie Peretsman

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Cozy yet hungry or uncomfortable but full?

The choices made by fruit fly larvae may provide basic understanding of how animals make decisions.

By Natalie Peretsman, June 18th, 2008

Rewarding Recycling

A program that rewards recyclers is growing, even in a state that once boasted some of the highest recycling rates.

By Natalie Peretsman, June 12th, 2008

Flushing your body and flushing the toilet – not so innocent anymore

A study discovers that water supplies are tainted with an array of everyday drugs.

By Natalie Peretsman, March 13th, 2008

Hope for Those Most Vulnerable to Malaria

A vaccine ready for its final trial phase may protect African infants and children.

By Natalie Peretsman, March 12th, 2008

What happens to your body when you fall asleep?

- Asks Ashley from New York

By Natalie Peretsman, February 6th, 2008

Community Stewardship of St. Lucia’s Treasured Site


By Natalie Peretsman, January 30th, 2008

A Good Reason To Be Self Centered


By Natalie Peretsman, December 27th, 2007

If malaria can be transmitted through a mosquito’s bite, why not HIV?

- asks Injy from New York

By Natalie Peretsman, December 17th, 2007

Playing Laser Tag with Tumor Cells

A new type of laser scan could detect cancer before it spreads too far.

By Natalie Peretsman, December 14th, 2007