The pulse of the planet
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The Earth Observing System (EOS) will be used to monitor the Earth's ecological systems. Although critics maintain that it is a wasteful venture, EOS will provide researchers with valuable cross-sectioned information which can be applied in local and global ecological analysis.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1992
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The lure of selenium
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Researchers at the University of Arizona have found that a daily dosage of selenium can reduce the chances of prostate, lung and colon cancers. These findings are spurring more research on the mineral that was previously viewed as being a poison for animals.
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1998
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The two faces of Aphrodite
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An account of a trip to Cyprus, which includes recommendations of places to visit and food to eat, is presented.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 2000
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