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Chomping on Metal

February 25, 2003

Why is it that when you bite into tinfoil or metal, it's an amazing, painful shock that goes through …

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Ultrasound Bug Killer

February 24, 2003

Reconfiguring ultrasound to pass through air -- it can kill anthrax spores in an envelope

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Tiny Tech Roundup

February 21, 2003

Heart monitor that calls the doctor, disposable mics for rescue, memory metals motor

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Wind Chill-Heat Index

February 20, 2003

Exactly what is this formula that they never tell us on the news for the wind chill factor and the …

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Allergen-Free Shrimp

February 19, 2003

Genetically modifying foods, like shrimp, to remove the allergens

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Genetic Enhancement

February 18, 2003

Genetic enhancement can help cure disease, but could also improve athletic performance

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Carbon Cloisters

February 17, 2003

Storing carbon dioxide underground could help environment -- removing CO2 and recovering natural gas

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Growing Vocal Cords

February 16, 2003

Attempting to grow vocal cords in the lab to replace damaged ones in the body.

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Burning Coal Beds

February 14, 2003

Underground coal seams catch on fire and burn for years

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Listening to Twisters

February 13, 2003

Infrasound instruments can detect tornadoes long before traditional means

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Anthrax vs. Cancer

February 12, 2003

Genetically engineered anthrax toxins kill cancer in mice w/o harming healthy tissue

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Houses and Environment

February 11, 2003

Increase in number of households harm the environment more than increasing populations

Read moreHouses and Environment
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