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Pueblo Migrations

May 21, 2003

Why did the people of Crow Canyon abandon their homes? (because they used them in a migratory …

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Fire Hydrants

May 20, 2003

Why is it that if pipes inside your house can freeze during winter, that fire hydrants outside dont …

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Replanting the Prairie

May 19, 2003

Replanting cultivated seed of natural grasses best for keeping out invaders on disturbed land

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Tea Roundup

May 16, 2003

Tea can strengthen the immune system, and the green variety can help skin cells live longer

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Natural Light Bulbs

May 15, 2003

What is the make-up of a natural light bulb rather than a normal one? (the mix of colors it gives …

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Prescription Contacts

May 14, 2003

Developing a technique to deliver drugs to the eye by adding drug-filled capsules to temporary …

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Gusty Wind

May 13, 2003

Why does the wind gust when it blows over flat terrain? (natural variability in its creation)

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Cancer Migration Gene

May 12, 2003

A gene that makes it possible for cancer to spread (metastasize)

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Food and Drink

May 9, 2003

A blocker for bitter tastes, calcium helps burn fat, and cranberry juice raises good cholesterol.

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Muon Detector

May 8, 2003

A detector for particles called muons could be used to identify smuggled nuclear material.

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Lying

May 7, 2003

People attribute lies to the situation or personality of the liar, depending on who told the lie.

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Bug Ball

May 6, 2003

An insect treadmill tracks which scents beetles are attracted to.

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