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Learning How to Make Soap

We also visit a soap maker in Virginia | EXPLORATIONS
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Are People Who Speak More Than One Language Smarter?

Not necessarily, but new studies show that bilingual speakers might be better at an important skill | HEALTH REPORT
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How Egypt's Present Is Affecting Studies of Its Ancient Past

Also: Taking a measure of the worldwide effects of alcohol abuse | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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Food Makers See Crunch Time Against New Maize for Fuel

Critics say the corn could enter the US food supply and harm the taste of snacks and other foods | AGRICULTURE REPORT
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