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Aging Brain Roundup

July 8, 2005

Loss of brain mass doesn't always lead to loss of function, and a device that helps dementia patients communicate.

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Flash-Free Fireflies – rerun of #2446

July 7, 2005

rerun of #2446

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Cave Bear

July 6, 2005

Sequencing the genetic code of an extinct cave bear

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Canary Songs

July 5, 2005

Canaries can incorporate learned phrases into their songs.

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Rosemary Burgers

July 4, 2005

Adding rosemary to meat reduces harmful compounds that form during grilling.

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Healthy Sun Roundup

July 1, 2005

Sunlight reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and a device that makes airbags safer.

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Secondhand Smoke – rerun of #2813

June 30, 2005

rerun of #2813

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Liquid Calories

June 29, 2005

Excess calories from sugary drinks is contributing to the obesity epidemic.

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Boiling Noise

June 28, 2005

Why does water make noise before it boils? (Collapse of small bubbles that form.)

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Blind Basketball

June 27, 2005

A system that allows blind people to play basketball

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Healthy Snacks

June 24, 2005

Raisins may prevent cavities, and a fermentation process reduces allergens in peanuts.

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Spleen Removal

June 23, 2005

Removing the spleen in mice slowed progression of leukemia.

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Gene Reprogrammers

June 22, 2005

Harmful chemicals can reprogram genes to promote cancer.

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Six-Minute Workout

June 21, 2005

Exercising in intense intervals adding up to six minutes per week doubled endurance.

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Brains in Love

June 20, 2005

Being madly in love activates reward and motivation centers in the brain, just like hunger does.

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Climate Roundup

June 17, 2005

Analyzing oxygen in rocks to understand earth's first atmosphere, and carbon dioxide caused the last global warming period.

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Animal Menopause – rerun of #2781

June 16, 2005

rerun of #2781

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Black Bananas – rerun of #2791

June 15, 2005

rerun of #2791

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Ocean Cold Spots

June 14, 2005

Why are there cold spots in the ocean? (Sun heats up top layer, waves churn up water, leaves patches)

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Mom’s Medicine

June 13, 2005

A gene on the X-chromosome is responsible for hair loss in men, and cold air can indeed make you sick.

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Apples & Tea Roundup

June 10, 2005

Testing apples for antioxidants, and a compound in green tea that prevents cancer.

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Chewing Machine – rerun of #3576

June 9, 2005

rerun of #3576

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Earth’s Energy

June 8, 2005

The heat trapped by greenhouse gases is being stored up, exacerbating global warming.

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Sarcasm

June 7, 2005

People with damage to the right ventromedial area of the brain can't understand sarcasm.

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