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Hair Conditioner

March 7, 2002

How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)

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Stopping Slime

March 6, 2002

The cellular mechanism of how biofilm bacteria know they've found a surface.

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Modern Leeching

March 5, 2002

Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)

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Odor Emotions

March 4, 2002

Stopping odors connected to bad memories from triggering negative feelings

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Apples and Cancer

March 1, 2002

A compound in apples prevents rat cells from developing cancer when exposed to a carcinogen

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Old Sleepers

February 28, 2002

Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's …

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Yellowstone Volcanoes

February 27, 2002

Monitoring the hot magma under Yellowstone Park can warn of future volcanic eruptions

Read moreYellowstone Volcanoes

Women’s Hair Loss

February 26, 2002

ÒWhy do we lose our hair? I'm a woman and I'm losing mine. I know it's mostly for men, but …

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Dyslexia Font

February 25, 2002

Designing a new font that's easy for dyslexics to read.

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Aerosols and Climate

February 22, 2002

Tracking aerosols with satellites helps scientists learn of their environmental effects

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Smell Awakening

February 21, 2002

I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)

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Antarctic Ice Sheet

February 20, 2002

Modelling how the Antarctic ice sheet behaves yields clues to its impact on global climate.

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