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The Disappearing Monarch and the Oldest Mammal on Earth
SciShow News starts the new year off with unusual animal news, including a crisis for the iconic monarch butterfly, and new research into what makes bowhead whales the longest-living mammals on Earth.
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What are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?
GMO or genetically modified organisms are organisms with their DNA modified, usually by adding new or different DNA from another organism. GM crops are crops that have genes from bacteria. These genes allow the plants to either produce...
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Introduction to Biotechnology
This nugget introduces you to the science of biotechnology. It briefly discusses the principles, techniques and applications of biotechnology.
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USA: US-EU GENETIC FOODS TRADE DISPUTE
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Genetically modified, or G-M, crops are the cause of the latest trade dispute between the U-S and Europe.
Advocates of crops that are genetically engineered to kill insect say that they reduce the need for heavy doses of...
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Food crunch opens doors to bioengineered crops
AP Television
Kunming, Yunnan Province, China - October 15, 2008
1. Close up of baby in front of grain bags, pull out to wide shot of store front
2. Close up of ground corn in bag
3. Medium shot of Zheng Wencai looking at beans
4....
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US scientists turn back the clock to develop new crops
This Kansas field could be a small step toward a big leap forward in agriculture.
Researchers from the non-profit research organisation the Land Institute are working to turn this wheatgrass into a viable crop to replace the standard...
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Super queens selectively bred to halt bee decline
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4033684LEAD IN: Scientists in Canada are breeding a genetically superior queen bee in the hope of reversing a catastrophic decline in bee populations around the world. Bees have been dying off in...
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Super queens selectively bred to halt bee decline
LEAD IN: Scientists in Canada are breeding a genetically superior queen bee in the hope of reversing a catastrophic decline in bee populations around the world. Bees have been dying off in alarming numbers during the past eight to nine...
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USA: BILL TO ENSURE GM FOODS ARE LABELLED
English/Nat
A cross party group of U-S representatives plan to introduce a bill before Congress that, if passed, would require genetically engineered food have a label alerting consumers to the fact.
The American consumer currently finds...
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President on DRCongo, Africa food aid
1. President George W. Bush at Africa summit
2. Audience clapping
3. SOUNDBITE (English) President George W. Bush:
"In the Congo, nine countries took part in a five-year war that brought death to (M) millions. Now the parties to the...
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Vatican ponders moral implications of tinkering with creation
1. Exterior of building where conference on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is taking place
2. Interior of conference room with delegates seated around tables
3. Italian Health Minister Girolamo Sirchia (left of shot) sitting...
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EU discusses GM foods policy
1. Zoom in to European Union Agriculture Commissioner Fischler addressing group
2. Over shoulder of Fischler to audience
3. Reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Franz Fischler, EU Agriculture Commissioner
"We would like to give the...
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Scientists work on vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease
Buenos Aires - 16 March 2006
1. Various of exteriors National Institute of Agricultural Technology, INTA
2. Various of scientists working in INTA laboratory
3. Various of laboratory mice nibbling genetically modified alfalfa
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Mexico and Peru address food issues on World Food Day
AP Television
Lima
1. Wide shot of people protesting in Lima park
2. Zoom in to people holding signs against genetically modified foods reading (Spanish) "Genetically Modified Foods Out"
3. People marching with signs
4. Medium shot of...
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Talks between US and EU trade officials, briefing
1. US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy walk in
2. Cutaway of journalists
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Zoellick, US Trade Representative:
"Uganda - and we just had president Museveni...
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USA: DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST W-T-O
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The meetings don't start until next week, but the demonstrations against the World Trade Organization have already begun in the United States.
Agriculture promises to be a major stumbling block at the trade talks, caused...
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The Future of Food - Introduction
A highly informative, and thought-provoking video on the history of the growing and selling of food awaits your students. It's a topic not often covered in social studies classes, so this video could be a good addition to a unit on...