Jan 8th, 2009 · Novelist Jonathan Lethem's retelling adds a post-modern twist to the mysterious superhero series Omega the Unknown, which introduced 1970s comic readers to a world of Borgesian paranoia.
Dec 18th, 2008 · A proposed USDA rule would require cows that produce milk labeled as organic to spend plenty of time out on pasture land, grazing on grass. Research suggests cows that eat grass, clover and alfalfa produce milk higher in healthy omega-3 fatty acids than cows that eat concentrated feed made of corn.
Aug 16th, 2008 · Michael Phelps won his record-tying seventh gold medal by a fraction of a fingernail, just 0.01 second. Even when you study the photos and the video, it's tough to tell who came in first. Christophe Berthaud, the director of Olympic timekeeping for Omega, the official timekeeper at the games, explains the system used to time swimmers.
Nov 1st, 2007 · Eating the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish has its benefits for the developing brain, but some women are advised to eat only limited amounts due to concerns about mercury. But one lab is cooking up brain food from where fish get it: algae.
Oct 3rd, 2007 · A clean, safe and sustainable seafood option, canned wild salmon is also high in omega-3s. Betsy Block explains why it's preferable to other kinds of salmon and tuna, and shares a few ways to get the healthy fish into your family's diet.
Jul 12th, 2006 · Scientists at the Oceans Alive project of the group Environmental Defense have updated their popular guide to the best and worst seafood choices. For the first time, the list indicates which fish are both high in omega-3 fatty acids -- the "good" fats -- and low in mercury contamination.