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Ultrasound Stethoscope
A new stethoscope works in very noisy places and could help medics on the battlefield.
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Headbanging termites, why we eat salmon before--and not after--they spawn, a "smart bomb" …
Cultural Rhythms
How you interpret a simple rhythm depends on what language you speak.
Termite Headbanging
Termites really know how to raise a ruckus when faced with danger.
Salmon Harvest
A listener asks: Why don't we eat salmon after they spawn, to help conserve them?
Dental Smart Bomb
A new generation of "smart" dental rinses could help eliminate cavities.
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The secret of a Stradivarius violin, how giraffes block a head rush, using bees for homeland …
Giraffe Stroke
Giraffes have big-time blood pressure to get blood to their heads. So why don't they burst a blood …
Bomb-Sniffing Bees
Bees could replace bomb-sniffing dogs for some high-risk missions.
Space Molecules
Space is not empty. In fact, there are some pretty surprising molecules floating around up there.
Stradivari’s Secret
Stradivari may have unknowingly relied on chemistry to make his violins sound great.