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Science, Health and Technology
5:08 pm
Fri September 28, 2012

Late night and early morning mammograms in Columbia this weekend

Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Credit KBIA

A Columbia cancer center is offering late night mammograms tonight and tomorrow morning. The “Mammothon” will take place at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center tonight (Friday) from 6 until midnight and tomorrow morning from 6 until noon.

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Science, Health and Technology
7:56 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

MU research farm educates public at annual showcase

Credit Courtney Doll / KBIA
Children walk through a hay maze at the South Farm's annual showcase.

MU's South Farm opened its doors to the public with exhibits, demonstrations and animals on display for all ages on Saturday. John Poehlmann is the Assistant Director of the Agriculture Experiment Station for MU. He says the around 35 exhibits at the showcase are geared toward engaging children with agriculture.

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Science, Health and Technology
7:46 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

New discovery could help treat HIV

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An electron micrograph of HIV particles.

More than a dozen scientists, researchers and professors banded together to investigate a possibly beneficial mutation found in the genetic code of some versions of HIV.

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Science, Health and Technology
7:31 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

Couple tries to stay energy efficient in Fulton

Judy McKinnon’s home looks a bit different than other homes in her neighborhood.

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Under the Microscope
5:05 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

Staying energy efficient in Fulton

Credit Gina Cook / KBIA
Judy McKinnon stands outside her energy efficient home in Fulton, Mo. McKinnon and her husband, Jim Stevermer, recently installed 16 solar electric panels on the roof.

On this week’s show, we’ll learn about renewable energy in Fulton, hear about a new discovery in HIV research, and listen to a report on MU’s South Farm showcase.

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