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Plant Sunscreen

September 27, 2005

One listener asks how plants protect themselves from damaging rays from the sun.

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Chicken Compass

September 21, 2005

Researchers confirm that some barnyard birds have a magnetic "sixth sense."

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Staying Awake

September 15, 2005

Drooping eyelids? One listener asks about the best way to stay alert.

Read moreStaying Awake

Crater Nurseries

September 14, 2005

After a devastating meteor strikes, the resulting crater may be the key to life.

Read moreCrater Nurseries

Tree Ring Weather

September 13, 2005

Are hurricanes increasing in number? Scientists have now found a way to ask the trees.

Read moreTree Ring Weather

Similarities Attract

September 12, 2005

Do opposites really attract? Bob Hirshon has this report.

Read moreSimilarities Attract

Back-to-school Roundup

September 9, 2005

Kids who abuse inhalers are more likely to use other drugs; Coaches need to protect child athletes …

Read moreBack-to-school Roundup

Masculine Overcompensation

September 8, 2005

Men act more macho when told they are feminine.

Read moreMasculine Overcompensation

Keeping Up

September 7, 2005

People are happier if they have more money than others.

Read moreKeeping Up

Locked In

September 6, 2005

A new system will help patients with ALS communicate with brain waves.

Read moreLocked In

Babysitting Coral

September 5, 2005

Scientists are raising coral in a lab and transplanting it to the reef.

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Pee Power Roundup

September 2, 2005

Scientists designed a battery that runs on urine. Players get injured in post-goal celebrations.

Read morePee Power Roundup
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