Homogenization is a process that reduces the size of the fat particles and mixes the fat all through the milk.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

And the animals usually avoid their own waste, so that reduces the amount of good grazing space even more.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

The Kansas State University study, however, may show a way that reduces risk for people who grill on high heat.

VOA: special.2010.06.01

The ice is important because it helps keep the Arctic cold and reduces extremes in the Earth's climate.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

A new study shows that early treatment greatly reduces the risk that the partner of an infected person will also get infected.

VOA: special.2011.05.18

But extra wax can harden and form a blockage that interferes with sound waves and reduces hearing.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

They say it harms a national treasure and reduces the enjoyment of nature in the Grand Canyon.

VOA: special.2009.10.07

The study showed that fruit on the tree reduces the next bloom by stopping buds from appearing.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

In California,though, a new state law reduces the offense for possessing a small amount of marijuana.

VOA: special.2010.10.11

The loss of salt through perspiration also reduces the amount of work that muscles can do.

VOA: special.2011.08.09

Experts say use of cigarettes and alcoholic liquids also reduces the body's ability to use oxygen.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

The research also shows circumcision reduces the risk for another common sexually transmitted infection, genital herpes.

VOA: special.2009.04.01

It reduces the waste to fertilizer that Anders Wilhelmson says is safe for growing food.

VOA: special.2010.03.15

It helps keep the soil from getting dry, so it reduces the need for watering.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

Studies also show that chronic stress reduces the levels of the hormone estrogen in women.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

Sleep apnea not only reduces sleep quality and makes people feel tired during the day.

VOA: special.2011.05.04

This reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches the organs of the body.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

It also reduces the amount of food lost to insects, spoilage and mishandling.

VOA: special.2011.02.01