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Caffeine Test

June 14, 2006

Llamas may soon help you test whether that decaf your server just poured is really decaf.

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The Microbes Below

June 13, 2006

To study underground bacteria, scientists have been pretty much just digging holes. Until now.

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Music and Parkinson’s

June 12, 2006

An experimental treatment for Parkinson's symptoms doesn't even require a prescription.

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Kissing Roundup

June 9, 2006

We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine. But it turns out kissing may give it some …

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Podcast

June 9, 2006

Dolphins have names, birds keep tabs on their rivals, public health workers may not show during a …

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Digital Fish

June 8, 2006

For World Ocean Day, we report on a fish library that's getting a high-tech makeover.

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Pandemic No-Shows

June 7, 2006

Preparing for a flu pandemic takes more than just stockpiling vaccines. A major factor is keeping …

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Bird Burglars

June 6, 2006

To keep our belongings secure, we use alarms, guard dogs, vaults, and secret hiding places. …

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Dolphin Names

June 5, 2006

Researchers have found that dolphins, like humans, have unique names--and we don't mean Flipper.

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Plant Growth Roundup

June 2, 2006

A new finding could someday put an end to that endless summertime chore: mowing the lawn.

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Podcast

June 2, 2006

Testosterone could treat multiple sclerosis, the end to mowing lawns, nature's super-strong …

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Bacterial Superglue

June 1, 2006

Bacteria could be the source of an amazing new super-glue.

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