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Phage Comeback

September 10, 2003

Viruses that attack bacteria are making a comeback as an alternative to antibiotics.

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Mice Mothers

September 9, 2003

Vitamin supplements given to pregnant mice affect their offspring's risk for obesity, diabetes, and …

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Oil Platform Reefs

September 8, 2003

Offshore oil platforms serve as artificial reefs, protecting lots of marine life.

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Sex and Violins

September 5, 2003

Commercials on sexy and violent TV shows aren't as memorable, and musicians have a better memory for …

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Beach Foam – rerun of #2918

September 4, 2003

rerun

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Eye Movement

September 3, 2003

Measuring eye movement can give early warnings of mental illness.

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Cats and Water

September 2, 2003

Why are cats afraid of water? (Maybe a bad early experience with water, but it's not inborn)

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Saving Aleut

September 1, 2003

A project to record the native Alaskan language Aleut before it disappears

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Jaws Roundup

August 29, 2003

Waning shark numbers, and clamworms.' metal jaws

Read moreJaws Roundup

Basil Wrap

August 28, 2003

Impregnating a plastic wrap with essence of basil keeps food safe from microbes

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Faces in Space

August 27, 2003

Using a computer to watch an astronaut's facial expressions to diagnose any stress/health problems.

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Tornado Advice

August 26, 2003

Should I open my windows in the event of a tornado? (nope, just makes damage worse)

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