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Ocean Glass

November 18, 2002

Diatoms use their glass shells to soak up carbon dioxide, thus keeping it out of the atmosphere.

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Art Algorithms

November 13, 2002
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Frog Pharmacy

November 12, 2002

Alkaloid compounds on the skin of South American frogs can be tapped as medicines.

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Solar Surgery

November 11, 2002

A new surgical tool that uses focused rays from the sun as an alternative to the laser

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Olive Oil and Cholesterol

November 6, 2002

How olive oil lowers levels of ÒbadÓ cholesterol

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Ant Agriculture

November 5, 2002

Ants farm mealybugs for their honeydew

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Ocean Gas

November 4, 2002

Researchers attempt to find ways to tap frozen natural gas under the sea

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Cancer-Fighting Cells

October 30, 2002

Immunotherapy using lymphocytes to destroy melanoma

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Sticky Mittens

October 29, 2002

Velcro mittens and toys help babies grab objects and develop their brains faster

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Rattling Energy

October 28, 2002

A device that transforms the vibrations of motion into electricity.

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Fall Colors – rerun of show #2771

October 23, 2002

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Male Aggression

October 21, 2002

The area of the brain that regulates emotions is much larger in men than in women.

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