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Judging Beauty

February 22, 2006

A recent study shows that we may be able to spot a good-looking face before we even know what we're …

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Habstars

February 21, 2006

An astronomer gives us the scoop on where scientists are likely to look next for life outside the …

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Terra Preta

February 20, 2006

Before Europeans arrived, the Amazon may have once supported a dense population. But with soil …

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Deprived Children

February 17, 2006

Many countries place orphaned and abandoned children in institutions, where they may get food and …

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Podcast

February 17, 2006

Cocoa's cardiovascular kick, the truth about pheromone perfumes, stopping toxic runoff, …

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Rebuilt Language

February 16, 2006

The budget for a big hollywood movie includes sets, costumes, special effects, and in the case of …

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Water Scrubbing

February 15, 2006

Once pollution reaches sensitive bays and marshes, it's extremely hard to clean up. But some simple …

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Pheromone Perfume

February 14, 2006

In honor of Valentine's Day, we explore some modern-day love potions that claim science on their …

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Cocoa Chemical

February 13, 2006

While a box of Valentine's Day chocolates won't do much for your sweetie's health, a new study has …

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Healthy Laughs Roundup

February 10, 2006

They say laughter is the best medicine, and now scientists have proven them right.

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Podcast

February 10, 2006

Cancer-sniffing dogs, the origin of the moon, how saturated fats kill, a new neighbor galaxy, and …

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Stealth Galaxy

February 9, 2006

Some things are like dirt on your glasses--so close they're hard to see. That's why it's taken so …

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