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Made from Lego bricks and a smart phone, a device is connected to free software and utilizes the phone's camera to identify and detect nerve agents, like VX and sarin. (University of Texas at Austin)

Lego Nerve Gas Detector

July 10, 2018

Chemists design a mobile, affordable nerve gas detector out of Lego bricks.

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Crowdsourcing Artificial Intelligence

March 27, 2017

The U.S. Navy asks computer gamers to help brainstorm the challenge posed by super-intelligent machines.

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Artificial Dog Nose

December 5, 2016

Researchers reverse engineer one of nature’s greatest sniffers.

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Violence Perceptions

September 26, 2016

Why our perception of violence goes up, while actual violence goes down.

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Phantom Limb Pain

April 11, 2016

After losing a limb to amputation, many people often feel severe pain emanating from the non-existent appendage anyway. A new treatment targeting nerves could turn off the pain signals.

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Sleep Deprivation & False Confessions

February 9, 2016

Sleep deprivation may lead people to confess to things they haven’t done.

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Cultural Terror Campaign

November 19, 2015

Satellite surveillance documents ISIS’s targeted destruction of sacred landmarks.

Read moreCultural Terror Campaign

Cleaning Up TNT

September 8, 2015

Plants can help remove explosive toxins from land surrounding military sites and conflict zones.

Read moreCleaning Up TNT

Climate Change & Conflict

March 4, 2015

Earth’s changing climate may already be playing a role in today’s conflicts.

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Forecasting Terrorism

February 24, 2015

A computer scientist finds predictable patterns in terrorist attacks.

Read moreForecasting Terrorism

Femtorisks

December 2, 2014

How can society keep small actions from growing into huge problems?

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Syrian Cultural Site Destruction

October 3, 2014

War in Syria is reducing much of the country’s cultural heritage to rubble.

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Vicarious Trauma

January 21, 2014

Observing a single traumatic event can alter the brain of a mouse.

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Ships to Reefs

October 8, 2013

Sinking old warships creates new habitats for marine species.

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Podcast for 30 August 2013

August 30, 2013

PRE-HISTORIC SCIENCE - Is there a connection between hot weather and violence? And, were our ancestors really as warlike as we make them out to be? Also, did ancient Egyptians jewelry have extraterrestrial origins? And, were spices part of ancient European cuisine?

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Human Hostility

August 12, 2013

Prehistoric, tribal humans may have been less warlike than we thought.

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Climate & Conflict

August 8, 2013

Climate change may precipitate violence, according to a historical analysis.

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Podcast for 28 June 2013

June 28, 2013

BRAINS & BEHAVIOR - When apes take a gamble. The value of precision in negotiations. And a new approach to targeting drug addiction in the brain. Also: what above-ground nuclear tests in the mid-20th century can tell scientists about the brain.

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Bombs & Brain Cells

June 24, 2013

Nuclear testing in the mid 20th century is helping scientists understand how the brain makes new neurons.

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Insect-Inspired Camera

May 13, 2013

The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.

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Techno Animal Roundup

May 4, 2012

Researchers are breeding specialized fish that glow when exposed to industrial pollutants.

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The E. Coli Code

October 27, 2011

Scientists have created a secret fluorescent code by inserting jellyfish genes into E. coli bacteria.

Read moreThe E. Coli Code

Safe Water Software

August 22, 2011

New software can quickly flag tainted water supplies.

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Podcast for 19 August 2011

August 19, 2011

WATER EVERYWHERE - Astronomers have discovered the largest cache of water ever, and researchers are developing new software for detecting contamination of municipal water supplies. Also: Round robots to help safeguard nuclear power plants.

Read morePodcast for 19 August 2011
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