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Episode 586 � December 17, 2015

Why collectors are drooling over a tiny box of elements

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Episode 585 � December 16, 2015

How soft robots could help change the color of the world around us

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Episode 584 � December 14, 2015

New battery could enhance storage of wind, solar energy

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Episode 583 � December 10, 2015

Scientists detect heart healthy secrets hidden in hibernating squirrels

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Episode 582 � December 09, 2015

Infants exposed to more flame retardants than adults

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Episode 581 � December 07, 2015

Chewing gum stretches the limits of body sensors

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Episode 580 � December 03, 2015

New device could help  marijuana users determine if newly legal drug meets expectations

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Episode 579 � December 02, 2015

Scientific stick-to-itiveness could lead to better glues

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Episode 578 � November 30, 2015

New rapid test could simplify detection of rotten meat

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Episode 577 � November 19, 2015

Does school really stink? Leave to it science to find the answer

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Episode 576 � November 18, 2015

Scientists try to determine health effects of secondhand marijuana smoke

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Episode 575 � November 16, 2015

Computer capable of learning, remembering one step closer to reality

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Episode 574 � November 12, 2015

Scientists find new suspect in the mysterious collapse of bee colonies

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Episode 573 � November 11, 2015

Beaver revival in Europe could lead to higher levels of water contaminant

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Episode 572 � November 09, 2015

Roving scientist drives home message about upgrading natural gas pipelines

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Episode 571 � November 05, 2015

New testing device could help screen shellfish for toxins

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Episode 570 � November 04, 2015

Scientists are hot on the trail of how ice forms

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Episode 569 � November 02, 2015

How diamonds could help root out certain dental problems

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Episode 568 � October 29, 2015

How a tiny worm is helping scientists answer an age-old question

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Episode 567 � October 28, 2015

Researchers work to keep drug residues from contaminating drinking water

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Episode 566 � October 26, 2015

New process could help hydrogen fuel fulfill its promise

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Episode 565 � October 22, 2015

Distillers whisk a “space shot� into orbit

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Episode 564 � October 21, 2015

Improved electronic ‘nose� could help detect early-stage ovarian cancer

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Episode 563 � October 19, 2015

Scientists detect how chili pepper ingredient could potentially help subdue certain cancers

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Episode 562 � October 15, 2015

Blueberry extract could reduce risk of gum disease

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Episode 561 � October 14, 2015

Scientists explore the trade-offs involved in controlling greenhouse gases

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Episode 560 � October 12, 2015

Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat into useable energy

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Episode 559 � October 08, 2015

Nanoparticles could help ease allergy-related symptoms

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Episode 558 � October 07, 2015

Scientists discover small molecule that could lead to better treatment of cystic fibrosis

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Episode 557 � October 05, 2015

New process could eliminate flat tires

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Episode 556 � October 01, 2015

Gold nanoparticles could help improve breast cancer screening

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Episode 555 � September 30, 2015

Scientists discover a possible link between a common-used substance and miscarriages

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Episode 554 � September 28, 2015

New bendable solar cell could lead the charge into flexible electronics

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Episode 553 � September 24, 2015

Researchers discover a microscopic ally that could help smokers kick the habit

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Episode 552 � September 23, 2015

Scientists dig deep to discover how fossils form

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Episode 551 � September 21, 2015

New technique could add a timely dimension to fingerprint analysis

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Episode 550 � September 17, 2015

Futuristic fighting robots get ready to rumble

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Episode 549 � September 16, 2015

Simple change in dinner ware could reduce exposure to potentially harmful substance

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Episode 548 � September 14, 2015

New self-sealing material could make spacecraft safer

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Episode 547 � September 10, 2015

Scientists give tomato lovers a reason to rejoice

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Better-tasting tomatoes could soon be on grocery store shelves

Episode 546 � September 09, 2015

New method could help detect blood clots in single body scan

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New single-scan method could detect blood clots anywhere in the body

Episode 545 � September 07, 2015

First-of-its-kind ‘green� antenna could double solar cell efficiency, lower costs

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‘Green� antenna could double solar cell efficiency

Episode 544 � September 03, 2015

Scientist explore using DNA to save digital information

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Scientists seek to preserve digital information with DNA

Episode 543 � September 02, 2015

‘Drinkable' book could save millions of lives

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New “Drinkable Book� purifies bacteria-ridden water

Episode 542 � August 31, 2015

Glass paint could help metal roofs chill out

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Glass paint could keep metal roofs and other structures cool even on hot days

Episode 541 � August 20, 2015

Unexpected twists and turns of chemistry careers

Episode 540 � August 13, 2015

Painting by the numbers gets a scientific makeover

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Episode 539 � August 12, 2015

Researchers create cheap, portable diagnostic tool

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Episode 538 � August 10, 2015

Scientists take steps toward an all-natural sunscreen derived from algae

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Episode 537 � August 06, 2015

Chemists help chocolate maker’s banish an unsightly problem

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Episode 536 � August 05, 2015

New process involving adult stem cells could lead to treatments for muscular dystrophy

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Episode 535 � August 03, 2015

Could DNA drive the next great expansion of computer wizardry?

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Episode 534 � July 30, 2015

A common myth about e-cigarettes goes up in smoke

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Episode 533 � July 29, 2015

Tiny particles could help reduce risk of cancer recurrence

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Episode 532 � July 27, 2015

New material could help you get more miles per gallon

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Episode 531 � July 23, 2015

California advises residents to be wary of certain seafoods

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Episode 530 � July 22, 2015

Scientists unlock secrets hidden within “the most beautiful animal you’ve never seen"

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Episode 529 � July 20, 2015

Fouled sand could make beach bathing a real bummer

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Episode 528 � July 16, 2015

Blocking that unpleasant odor from garlic, onions, other foods

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Episode 527 � July 15, 2015

A close look at a pesticide ingredient endangering honeybees

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Episode 526 � July 13, 2015

New use for cinnamon, peppermint oil: treating, healing stubborn wounds

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Episode 525 � July 09, 2015

Implantable ‘artificial pancreas� could help certain people with diabetes

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Episode 524 � July 08, 2015

Illuminating research helps explain why fireflies glow

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Episode 523 � July 06, 2015

Scientists gauge carbon release associated with fuel produced from Canadian oil sands

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Episode 522 � July 02, 2015

Why you might soon be wearing something made from a common dessert ingredient

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Episode 521 � July 01, 2015

Spray foam could curb blood loss, reduce death from traumatic injuries

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Episode 520 � June 29, 2015

Scientists assess climate impacts of using natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks

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Episode 519 � June 25, 2015

Wine-making shortcut gives sparkling wines fruitier aroma

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Episode 518 � June 24, 2015

Swimming nano robots could improve disease treatment

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Episode 517 � June 22, 2015

Perfume researchers seek to dampen the odors associated with latrines

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Episode 516 � June 18, 2015

Thermometer-like device could simplify heart attack diagnosis

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Episode 515 � June 17, 2015

Discovery could help ‘smart� electronics flex their muscles

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Episode 514 � June 15, 2015

Key molecule might help prevent chronic sinus infections

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Episode 513 � June 11, 2015

Electronic stent could help doctors better assess artery-clearing surgeries

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Episode 512 � June 10, 2015

New “letters� could expand code of life

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Episode 511 � June 08, 2015

Export boom in China linked to air pollution-related deaths

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Episode 510 � June 04, 2015

A June bride’s guide to fungal fashion

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Episode 509 � June 03, 2015

New compounds eradicate Ebola in mice

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Episode 508 � June 01, 2015

Artificial photosynthesis could propel future industrial growth

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Episode 507 � May 28, 2015

Cities take the plunge in fight against wet-wipes

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Episode 506 � May 27, 2015

Scientists discover new way to potentially suppress appetite

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Episode 505 � May 25, 2015

Healthy ingredients abound in coffee grounds

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Episode 504 � May 21, 2015

How much is that Nobel in the window? The one with the chemistry tale

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Episode 503 � May 20, 2015

Glowing super-cooled liquids could be used in biosensors

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Episode 502 � May 18, 2015

Flame retardants could increase risk of hyperthyroidism in older cats

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Episode 501 � May 14, 2015

Could robots soon be able to read your facial expressions?

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Episode 500 � May 13, 2015

Scientists strive to make blood readily usable by all.

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Episode 499 � May 11, 2015

Experimental treatment could eventually save soldiers� lives.

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Episode 498 � May 07, 2015

Discover could lead to better treatments for dental diseases.

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Episode 497 � May 06, 2015

Oat cereals may contain surprisingly harmful substance.

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Episode 496 � May 04, 2015

New material could help clamp down on greenhouse gas.

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Episode 495 � April 30, 2015

Genetic defect could be linked to autism, cancer.

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Episode 494 � April 29, 2015

Scientists seek natural, benign way to clean up oil spills.

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Episode 493 � April 27, 2015

Laboratory study offers new hope for Parkinson’s disease.

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Episode 492 � April 23, 2015

Scientists make a splash in the quest to find new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis.

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Episode 491 � April 22, 2015

Say cheese: how one of France’s favorite foods could help explain the French paradox.

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Episode 490 � April 20, 2015

Discarded CDs and DVDs could help trap greenhouse gases.

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Episode 489 � April 16, 2015

Scientists unveil tasty tidbit: more flavorful, healthier chocolate.

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More flavorful, healthier chocolate come be on its way

Episode 488 � April 15, 2015

Allergies becoming more common, are air pollutants to blame?

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Air pollutants could boost potency of common airborne allergens

Episode 487 � April 13, 2015

Squid-inspired ‘invisibility cloak� could help soldiers evade detection.

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‘Invisibility stickers� could help soldiers evade detection

Episode 486 � April 09, 2015

Scientist create anti-obesity molecule.

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Special microbes make anti-obesity molecule in the gut

Episode 485 � April 08, 2015

In their own words: Scientists share their work at the ACS Meeting.

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Episode 484 � April 06, 2015

Vitamin D could help slow or reverse growth of certain prostate cancers.

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Vitamin D may keep low-grade prostate cancer from becoming aggressive

Episode 483 � March 19, 2015

Scientists detect changes in gluten after cooking.

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Episode 482 � March 18, 2015

‘Smart glue made from DNA might eventually be used to make body parts.

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Episode 481� March 16, 2015

Silk could be key material in next generation of sustainable batteries.

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Episode 480 � March 12, 2015

New flexible cloth nano generator could make wearable electronics more practical.

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Episode 479 � March 11, 2015

Music festival drug found in nearby rivers, streams.

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Episode 478 � March 09, 2015

Scientists reveal secrets hidden in shipwrecked beer.

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Episode 477 � March 05, 2015

What health officials and police are doing to crack down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

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Episode 476 � March 04, 2015

Scientists close in on way to fend off a notorious ‘superbug�.

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Episode 475 � March 02, 2015

Where you live could help determine how far you can go in an electric car.

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Episode 474 � Feb 26, 2015

Health concerns about e-cigarettes on the rise.

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Episode 473 � Feb 25, 2015

New technique to root out hair dye could help police solve crimes.

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Episode 472 � Feb 23, 2015

Smart phones could lead to more precise air pollution measurement.

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Episode 471 � Feb 19, 2015

Edible satellites: an out-of-this-world dining experience.

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Episode 470 � Feb 17, 2015

Discovery could lead to better tires, lower auto emissions.

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Episode 469 � Feb 12, 2015

Is the medical eyedropper on its way out?

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Episode 468 � Feb 11, 2015

Cleaner-burning wood chips may be on the horizon.

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Episode 467 � Feb 09, 2015

Tiny robotic “hands� may help diagnose cancer, deliver drugs.

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Episode 466 � Feb 05, 2015

Telling your eyeglasses to change into sunglasses.

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Episode 465 � Feb 04, 2015

Beer hops could fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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Episode 464 � Feb 02, 2015

Color-changing film could uncover chemical weapons.

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Episode 463 � Jan 29, 2015

Vaccine could dampen urge to use cocaine.

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Episode 462 � Jan 28, 2015

Orange juice might be healthier than we thought.

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Episode 461 � Jan 26, 2015

Smart keyboard could help tighten online security.

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Episode 460 � Jan 22, 2015

New hospital gown keeps patients� backsides covered.

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Episode 459 � Jan 21, 2015

Consumers, EPA wrangle over proposed pesticide rule.

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Episode 458 � Jan 19, 2015

Tattoo-like sensor could take the ‘stick� out of blood sugar testing.

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Episode 457 � Jan 15, 2015

Finding could help keep a man-made marvel white and bright.

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Episode 456 � Jan 14, 2015

Innovative material could dampen pain caused by sensitive teeth.

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Episode 455 � Jan 12, 2015

New clothing material could help save energy while keeping us warm.

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Episode 454 � Jan 08, 2015

Researchers develop potentially safer, more effective cancer-fighting molecules.

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Episode 453 � Jan 07, 2015

New evidence suggests hydraulic fracking might have lingering effects on drinking water.

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Episode 452 � Jan 05, 2015

‘Electronic skin� gets a major touch-up.

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