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UCSD Professor Finds Egyptian Mummies Had Clogged Arteries

UCSD Professor Finds Egyptian Mummies Had Clogged Arteries

Nov. 18, 2009
By Tom Fudge

A study by a clinical professor at UCSD shows that ancient Egyptian mummies had clogged arteries. This dispels the notion that arterial sclerosis is a modern disease. Cardiologist Michael Miyamoto says arterial sclerosis is strongly associated with the bad habits of modern Americans: things like smoking, fat consumption and sedentary lifestyles.

Group Asks For Hold On Fish Farm Permit Process

Nov. 17, 2009
By Ed Joyce

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute has decided to delay a planned offshore aquaculture demonstration in ocean waters off the San Diego coast.

4.6-Magnitude Quake Shakes California Desert Area

Nov. 16, 2009
By Associated Press

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-4.6 earthquake has shaken a remote area of the Mojave Desert in Southern California.

Atlantis Blasts Off On Space Station Supply Mission

Nov. 16, 2009
By Associated Press
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Space shuttle Atlantis rocketed into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station.

UCSD Scientists Will Develop Mini-Robots To Explore Ocean

Nov. 10, 2009
By Ed Joyce

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been awarded nearly $1 million to develop new tools for ocean exploration.

Water District Vote Expected On Carlsbad Desalination Plant Subsidy

Nov. 9, 2009
By Ed Joyce

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is expected to vote this week on a plan to help subsidize the cost of making water from a proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad. The company also wants help to pay for the plant's construction.

San Diego High Schools Compete In Solar Cup

Nov. 6, 2009
By Ed Joyce

Two San Diego High School teams will compete in a solar-powered boat competition for the first time. The schools get started on the Solar Cup Saturday.

Environmental Groups Challenge Desalination Plant Approval

Nov. 4, 2009
By Ed Joyce

The California Coastal Commission has approved the final permit for a proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad. But San Diego Coastkeeper says it will continue challenging the project.

Researchers Say Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste

Nov. 3, 2009
By Ed Joyce

Researchers say there's new scientific evidence that cigarette butts are toxic hazardous waste. A San Diego State University professor led the research team.

How The Deaf Community Is Dealing With Cochlear Implants

Nov. 3, 2009
By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
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If you were deaf and had the opportunity to hear, would you choose it? We'll explore the tension in the Deaf community over the ethics of implanting deaf children with a Cochlear implant.

California Facing Another Dry Year?

Nov. 2, 2009
By Ed Joyce
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Climate scientists and weather researchers gather in San Diego Tuesday to talk about the possibility of a fourth year of drought.

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