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Popsicle Flavors

July 22, 2003

Why is it when you purchase popsicles at the grocery store, the flavor goes all the way through, but …

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Disappearing Fish

July 21, 2003

Fish are smaller and not as prolific as they used to be

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Fake Fingerprints

July 18, 2003

Designing a fingerprint-i.d. security system that can tell fake or dead fingers from real ones

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Gravity Generator

July 17, 2003

Where does gravity come from? (mass of objects determines gravity, and small particles called …

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Alcohol Injuries

July 16, 2003

People who drink alcohol suffer worse injuries in a car crash -- whether they're a passenger or …

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Spitballs – rerun of #3023

July 15, 2003

rerun

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Cancer Vaccine

July 14, 2003

A phase II clinical trial of a vaccine against colorectal cancer

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Pet Roundup

July 11, 2003

The difference b/t wolves and dogs; tropical fish hunters with hand nets decimate fish populations

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Sweaty Spices

July 10, 2003

Why do some spices make you sweat? (because they trigger the heat receptors in your mouth)

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Ulcer Vaccine

July 9, 2003

An ulcer vaccine against H. pylori for mice

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Inheriting Diabetes

July 8, 2003

If my parents have diabetes, will I get it too? (not necessarily - but chances higher)

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Rodent Road Signs

July 7, 2003

Wood mice use leaves and twigs to mark their spot and find their way around

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