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Powder Valley event in Kirkwood serves up insects for food, studyThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:40AMFolks don't often have the chance to find out what a bug tastes like.

Researchers demonstrate how insulin prepares cells for glucose uptakeThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:37AMUsing high-resolution microscopy, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have shown how insulin prompts fat cells to take in glucose in a rat model. The findings were reported in the Sept. 8 issue of the journal Cell Metabolism.

Sanlam first half flat as markets weighThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:21AMSanlam has reported flat first-half earnings, as volatile markets offset strength in its underwriting business, and stuck to a cautious outlook.

Unexploded bombs found around Thai capitalThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:10AMPolice discovered three unexploded bombs in Bangkok and a neighbouring province, authorities said today, the latest in a series of mysterious incidents stoking fears of civil unrest in Thailand

Unexploded bombs found around Thai capitalThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:09AMBANGKOK, Sept 9 — Police discovered three unexploded bombs in Bangkok and a neighbouring province, authorities said today, the latest in a series of mysterious incidents stoking fears of civil unrest in Thailand. The devices were all found yesterday, one near a school in Bangkok and two others outside a shopping mall and the Public Health Ministry ...