Magzine November 2005

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40 ways to cut out chemicals

 

Africa seeks alternatives to bioengineered products

Even in times of famine, genetically modified foods create more problems than they solve

 

A heretic for our times

Biologist Rupert Sheldrake's theories turn everything we know about the universe inside out. That's made him a pariah to the scientific establishment but an inspiration to many people.

 

Bono wants you

The lead singer of U2 and high-profile humanitarian chats here with a long-time friend about Africa, terrorism and God--and Bono's most important political lesson.

 

Cheers!

Stephen Cipes uses ancient geometry to make fine wine

 

Dozens of words for snow, none for pollution

The people of the Arctic face an impossible choice: abandon their traditional foods, or ingest high levels of poison from the rest of the world with every bite.

 

Editor’s letter

Tale of two worlds

 

Everyday toxins

They are everywhere--in the food we eat, in the cosmetics we use, in the houses where we live. Thousands of chemicals have sneaked into our daily lives--and our bodies. Ode reports on the issue and presents some alternatives.

 

Good night!

Science confirms what your parents always told you: sleep is important

 

How do chemicals get in our bodies?

 

Hungry planet

Two photographers travelled the world to make portraits of families displaying all the food they eat in a week.

 

Jesus meets the free market

A Brazilian theologian's Christian response to globalization

 

One last thing…

"We should end the intensive human farming"

 

Organic top 40

A small selection of the countless products and companies that won't leave chemicals behind in your body

 

Our chemical soup

The big obstacle in tracking the dangers of toxic substances