Washing Away Mines
A new device that shoots water at the soil to detect and then remove landmines
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Bacteria Breath Test
A breath test for h. pylori just as effective as endoscoy for diagnosing possible ulcers
Cold Virus vs. Cancer
Targetting cancer with a genetically-modified cold virus
Food Contamination Test
A biosensor for food poisoning pathogens that works like a pregnancy test.
Beach Foam
Why does the incoming tide bring in what looks like soap suds? (Marine microorganisms get whipped up …
Evolving Spiders
Female choice is driving evolution in a species of jumping spider in Arizona.
Failed Experiments
Why is an experiment that fails considered to be good? (Can lead to great innovation)
Fly Stress Test
A stress test for fruit flies helps provide clues to the genetics of heart disease.
Hypoallergenic Peanuts
Lowering the level of allergens in peanuts for those who have peanut allergies
Power Cord in Space
Geocentric spacecraft may one day be propelled by a tether that dangles into the earth's magnetic …
Stealth Bugs
Bacteria in the gut cover themselves with sugar-- perhaps to avoid detection of the immune system