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Baby Tooth Cavities

December 10, 2013

Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.

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Tree Longevity

December 6, 2013

A listener asks why some trees live for thousands of years.

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Harmonica Colds

December 2, 2013

A listener asks if he can reinfect himself with the same cold.

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Squirrel Hoarding

November 22, 2013

A listener inquires about the lengths squirrels will go to to hide their nuts.

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Space Elevator

October 24, 2013

Could a “space elevator” carry supplies to the International Space Station?

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Octopus Life & Death

October 18, 2013

Octopuses have an unusual reproductive strategy: they die soon after mating.

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Email Spam

October 16, 2013

Email spammers use disorienting techniques to get you to click on their links.

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Earth’s Tilt

October 11, 2013

A listener asks how the earth's tilt is measured.

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Germy Fabrics

September 24, 2013

Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it's not a big …

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Baby Tooth Cavities

September 5, 2013

Baby teeth fall out eventually. But that doesn't mean cavities in baby teeth should be ignored.

Read moreBaby Tooth Cavities

Credit Card Fraud

August 9, 2013

How do cyber criminals steal your credit card information?

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Poison Pits

July 31, 2013

A listener asks whether it’s safe to eat fruit seeds and pits.

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