Vitamin C Plastics
Adding vitamin C could make molecule-by-molecule plastics manufacturing commercially viable.
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Changing Physics
A listener asks: Was physics different when the universe was young?
Campaign Ads
Contrary to common wisdom, people informed about politics are more susceptible to emotional campaign …
Williams Syndrome
A rare genetic disorder causes patients to be musically and conversationally gifted.
Dead Sea Scrolls’ DNA
DNA is helping to solve one of the greatest puzzles in human history.
Robotic Whiskers
When it comes to the sense of feel, whiskers are some of nature's greatest creations. Now engineers …
Aspirin and Cancer
Don't go popping pills yet, but aspirin has some promising anti-cancer properties.
Smoking Ban
Although smoking bans are controversial, new evidence of the benefit to bar workers is strong.
Gecko Feet
Engineers are trying to imitate the amazing properties of the gecko's toes.
In-Group Altruism
Research with indigenous Papua New Guineans suggests that we have an innate preference for members …
Biohazard Wipe
A new fabric can detect just about any biohazard--from E. coli to anthrax--instantly.
Rail Laser
Lasers may help spot hidden track damage that causes train derailments.