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Ocean Census

September 20, 2004

The Census of Marine Life has found many new species near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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Grapefruit Roundup

September 17, 2004

Grapefruit helped people lose weight, and testing a grapefruit compound that boosts the activity of …

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Thinking & Counting

September 16, 2004

The Piraha tribe of Brazil's simple counting system shows that humans have to estimate numbers above …

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Tell-Tale Heart

September 15, 2004

An implantable device can shock a heart back into its normal rhythm.

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Asymmetry & Aggression

September 14, 2004

People who have asymmetrical features are more aggressive, a connection made in the womb.

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Music and I.Q.

September 13, 2004

Music lessons increase children's I.Q. more than other types of lessons.

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Forest Plants

September 10, 2004

Harvesting of moss for sale on the black market, and selling an ecologically friendly chocolate bar.

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Big Dipper – rerun of #3301

September 9, 2004

rerun of #3301

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Consensus Model

September 8, 2004

A computer model shows how people reach consensus in society.

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Road Rubber – rerun of #3311

September 7, 2004

rerun of #3311

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Time Flies

September 6, 2004

Time flies whenever you're doing something that requires your attention.

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Cinnamon Roundup

September 3, 2004

Cinnamon-flavored gum kills bacteria that cause bad breath, and cinnamon oil kills mosquito larvae.

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