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Episode 724 - December 22, 2016

Giving robots, prosthetics more of that human touch.

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Episode 723 - December 21, 2016

Red cabbage microgreens: A potent bad cholesterol fighter.

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Episode 722 - December 19, 2016

Copying the properties of bug eyes to make clothing, signs brighter.

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Episode 721 - December 15, 2016

Fast-cooking dry beans, quick way to better nutrition.

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Episode 720 - December 14, 2016

Vaccines could one day reduce fatal opioid overdoses.

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Episode 719 - December 12, 2016

Baby teethers contain low levels of BPA.

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Episode 718 - December 08, 2016

Flavors in e-cigarettes could be a problem.

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Episode 717 - December 07, 2016

New urine test shows just how tired you are.

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Episode 716 - December 05, 2016

Smarter solar windows that can block light � and power devices.

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Episode 715 - December 01, 2016

Bike bandits, beware: this lock is so sick

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Episode 714 - November 30, 2016

Faster skis could be coming to a slope near you

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Episode 713 - November 28, 2016

New lab technique could speed diagnosis of certain diseases

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Episode 712 - November 17, 2016

Studying yawning cats could tell us about their brains

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Episode 711 - November 16, 2016

Diagnosing diabetes could soon be just a breath away

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Episode 710 - November 14, 2016

The hidden environmental costs of hydroelectric power revealed

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Episode 709 - November 10, 2016

New device could more accurately detect potentially harmful compounds in beer

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Episode 708 - November 09, 2016

Is this the end of the paper trail? The rewriting is on the wall.

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Episode 707 - November 07, 2016

How scrap metal could lead to better ways to store solar energy.

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Episode 706 - November 03, 2016

Fruit protein could replace high-frutose corn syrup and sugar.

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Episode 705 - November 02, 2016

Magazine unwraps the truth behind the plastics conundrum.

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Episode 704 - October 31, 2016

New class of molecules could fend off drug-resistant bacteria.

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Episode 703 - October 27, 2016

Magazine unwraps the truth behind the plastics conundrum.

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Episode 702 - October 26, 2016

Researcher use shadows to investigate how some insects walk on water.

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Episode 701 - October 24, 2016

Scientists optimize biofuel production from algae using carbon dioxide emissions.

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Episode 700 - October 20, 2016

New five pound note tests Britain’s legendary stick-to-itiveness

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Episode 699 - October 19, 2016

New measuring technique could more accurately assess gluten levels in food

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Episode 698 - October 17, 2016

Scientists detect possible connection between Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

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Episode 697 - October 13, 2016

New device could lead to faster, better detection of food borne bacteria in meat

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Episode 696 - October 12, 2016

Coffee-infused foam could help reduce lead in contaminated water

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Episode 695 - October 10, 2016

Laundry could be source of flame retardants in the environment

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Episode 694 - October 06, 2016

Are we really prepared for the next bio-terror attack?

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Episode 693 - October 05, 2016

Penguin feather discovery could lead to development of ice-proof material.

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Episode 692 - October 03, 2016

New finding suggests why snake venom potency varies.

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Episode 691 - September 29, 2016

Nanoparticles could help reduce long-term effects of traumatic brain injury.

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Episode 690 - September 28, 2016

Evidence suggests drugs seeping into rivers and streams coming from multiple sources.

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Episode 689 - September 26, 2016

Scientists seek to reduce gas flares from oil production.

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Episode 688 - September 22, 2016

Scientific know-how keeps biochemist on course for an Olympic medal

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Episode 687 - September 21, 2016

New study sheds light on the limits of genetic code expansion

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Episode 686 - September 19, 2016

Could food waste be used to store solar and wind energy?

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Episode 685 - September 15, 2016

Injectable gels could help prevent heart failure

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Injectable gels could prevent future heart failure after heart attacks

Episode 684 - September 14, 2016

Scientists seek ways to stop scar formation

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Stopping scars before they form

Episode 683 - September 12, 2016

New device could lead to better tasting foods made with less fat, sugar and salt

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New device could help improve taste of foods low in fast, sugar and salt

Episode 682 - September 08, 2016

Citrus compounds could help fend off obesity

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Citrus fruits could help prevent obesity-related heart disease, liver disease, diabetes

Episode 681 - September 07, 2016

Scientists add a new twist to an old experiment to see what’s really going on in our brains

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Watching thoughts  -- and addiction � form in the brain

Episode 680 - September 05, 2016

Targeting cold engine starts could lead to reduction in vehicle emissions

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How cars could meet future emissions standards: Focus on cold starts

Episode 679 - August 18, 2016

New technique could produce nail polish and generate fuel cells simultaneously

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Episode 678 - August 17, 2016

Self-healing fabric could help rips and tears in clothing fade away

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Episode 677 - August 15, 2016

Scientists seek to prevent frankfurter fraud

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Episode 676 - August 11, 2016

Scientists probe for harmful substances in e-cigarettes

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Episode 675 - August 10, 2016

Pokemon invades labs nationwide

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Episode 674 - August 08, 2016

New skin patch could deter drunk driving

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Episode 673 - August 04, 2016

Gene therapy could help prevent blindness

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Episode 672 - August 03, 2016

Scientists seek more efficient way to harvest water from air

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Episode 671 - August 01, 2016

Super-toasted bread used to create eco-friendly carbon foam

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Episode 670 - July 28, 2016

Scientists seek the confectionary holy grail: a tasty low-fat chocolate

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Episode 669 - July 27, 2016

Animal study could lead to new treatment for spinal cord injuries

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Episode 668 - July 25, 2016

Egg proteins could be key to developing dissolvable sensors

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Episode 667 - July 21, 2016

Study raises questions about new fuel-efficient engine’s impact on the climate

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Episode 666 - July 20, 2016

Plastic packaging could soon be more water-resistant

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Episode 665 - July 18, 2016

Scientists close in on way to harvest energy from body motion for use in biomedical devices

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Episode 664 - July 14, 2016

Transparent wood could allow natural light to shine through walls

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Episode 663 - July 13, 2016

Mouse study suggests endometriosis one day could be diagnose with a blood test

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Episode 662 - July 11, 2016

Scientists investigate the potential aftereffects of a hydraulic fracturing spill

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Episode 661 - July 07, 2016

How eating fewer calories could extend our lifespans

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Episode 660 - July 06, 2016

Researchers close in on fast, cheap test for Zika virus

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Episode 659 - July 04, 2016

Scientist the next generation of materials to power smartphones, other modern technology

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Episode 658 - June 30, 2016

Espresso machines could speed up, simplify  chemical analysis in the lab

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Episode 657 - June 29, 2016

Discovery could lead to new anti-viral treatments for common diseases

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Episode 656 - June 27, 2016

How a sponge could help lithium batteries soak up more energy

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Episode 655 - June 23, 2016

Analyzing the air city cyclists breathe in

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Episode 654 - June 22, 2016

Paper-making waste product could  strengthen sunscreens

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Episode 653 - June 20, 2016

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Seaweed could potentially help fight food allergies

Episode 652 - June 16, 2016

Resistance-proof antiviral could eventually be used to treat many diseases

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Episode 651 - June 15, 2016

Researchers share appealing news about bananas and eye health

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Episode 650 - June 13, 2016

Scientists discover fast, inexpensive way to produce biofuel

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Episode 649 - June 09, 2016

Combined wind, solar energy device could propel development of ‘smart� cities

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Episode 648 - June 08, 2016

Researchers find potential cause of ‘chemo brain�

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Episode 647 - June 06, 2016

New sensor could help prevent sunburns

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Episode 646 - June 02, 2016

Concrete idea could lead to better lighting on roadways, sideways

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Episode 645 - June 01, 2016

3-D model could advance understanding, treatment of preeclampsia

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Episode 644 - May 30, 2016

Food scientists close in on a way to determine if Parmesan cheese is the real deal

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Episode 643 - May 26, 2016

Artist explores uses for ‘blackest-black� shade

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Episode 642 - May 25, 2016

Scientists detect hidden contaminants in hot tubs and swimming pools

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Episode 641 - May 23, 2016

See-though organs could make it easier to track nanoparticles� journey through our bodies

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Episode 640 - May 19, 2016

Rock music gives cancer-fighting drugs a big boost

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Episode 639 - May 18, 2016

Scientists develop recyclable polyurethane

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Episode 638 - May 16, 2016

Tent campers could be breathing in flame retardant compounds

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Episode 637 - May 12, 2016

Saliva “fingerprints� could eliminate the need for invasive diagnostic tests

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Episode 636 - May 11, 2016

Bio-activated ceramics could help prevent gum disease

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Episode 635 - May 09, 2016

Science and art come together to perfect Japanese porcelain

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Episode 634 - May 05, 2016

Rodents help doctors sniff out tuberculosis

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Episode 633 - May 04, 2016

Scientists close in on a way to make fragrances last longer

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Episode 632 - May 02, 2016

New test could help prevent food poisoning

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Episode 631 - April 28, 2016

Smart synthetic skins could make human-like robots even more realistic

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Episode 630 - April 27, 2016

Researchers try to crack open what causes cashew allergies

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Episode 629 - April 25, 2016

Batteries get a charge from bacteria

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Episode 628 - April 21, 2016

Vaccine dampens nicotine’s effects in laboratory mice

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Episode 627 - April 20, 2016

Newly developed blood test could detect cancer, other diseases earlier

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Episode 626 - April 18, 2016

Scientists seek to create LCD screens with more vivid colors

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Episode 625 - April 14, 2016

Doodles disclose much about Darwin’s home life

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Episode 624 - April 13, 2016

Engineered tissue could lead to better drug testing, liver disease treatments

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Episode 623 - April 11, 2016

Batteries in electric cars could lead to unforeseen environmental problems

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Episode 622 - April 07, 2016

Spongy graft material could expand possibilities in spinal replacement surgery

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Spongy material helps repair the spine

Episode 621 - April 06, 2016

Cellular ‘backpacks� could precisely deliver drugs while minimizing side effects

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Cellular ‘backpacks� could treat disease while minimizing side effects

Episode 620 - April 04, 2016

3-D printing could help restore appearance of ears, noses

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3-D printing could one day help fix damaged cartilage in knees, noses and ears

Episode 619 - March 31, 2016

New technique could help analyze lipstick smears found at crime scenes

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New forensic technique could identify specific lipstick brands found at crime scenes

Episode 618 - March 30, 2016

Adding eggshell fragments could strengthen bioplastics

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Eggshell nanoparticles could lead to expanded use of bioplastic in packaging materials

Episode 617 - March 28, 2016

Researchers seek to more accurately measure active ingredients in marijuana munchies

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New technique could more accurately measure dosages in marijuana munchies

Episode 616 - March 10, 2016

‘Molecular food engineering' gives popular cheese a boost

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Episode 615 - March 09, 2016

Too much salt linked to potential liver damage

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Episode 614 - March 07, 2016

Hope sprouts for purifying water using artificial leaf

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Episode 613 - March 03, 2016

Scientist crystalizes his vision in monumental structure

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Episode 612 - March 02, 2016

Salad dressing ingredient could help relieve symptoms of ulcerative colitis

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Episode 611 - February 29, 2016

Squid inspires scientists to develop new, non-toxic printer ink

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Episode 610 - February 25, 2016

What went wrong in Flint? The chemistry behind the city’s water crisis explained

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Episode 609 - February 24, 2016

Taming ‘punchy� proteins could lead to better ways to deliver drugs in the body

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Episode 608 - February 22, 2016

Scientists suggest out-of-this-world explanation for life’s building blocks

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Episode 607 - February 18, 2016

Scientists create ‘greener� wrinkle-free fabric

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Episode 606 - February 17, 2016

Cheap, easy-to-use test to quickly detect TB in developing countries

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Episode 605 - February 15, 2016

New self-cleaning solar panels harvest light from almost any direction

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Episode 604 - February 11 2016

Light-activated nanoparticle drug delivery system could reduce side effects

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Episode 603 - February 10 2016

New technique could help roads de-ice themselves

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Episode 602 - February 08 2016

Changing ocean conditions could disrupt pearl production

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Episode 601 - February 04 2016

Scientists help wine vintners cope with a finicky grape

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Episode 600 - February 03 2016

Exotic fruit, gut bacteria combination could lead to new ways to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s

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Episode 599 - February 01 2016

New technique could help detect explosives faster.

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Episode 598 � January 28, 2016

“Red tides� can stir up trouble in household fish tanks

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Episode 597 � January 27, 2016

3D printer parts potentially could harm fish and other aquatic life

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Episode 596 � January 25, 2016

Tiny pollutants found in commonly used seasoning

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Episode 595 � January 21, 2016

New test could help clamp down on drug doping in racehorses

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Episode 594 � January 20, 2016

‘Motorized� sperm could increase chances of conception

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Episode 593 � January 19, 2016

Fish-flavored cat food linked to feline hyperthyroidism

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Episode 592 � January 14, 2016

Scientists, wine vintners go out on the limb to make a better grape

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Episode 591 � January 13, 2016

Researchers identify compounds in coffee that could help prevent type-2 diabetes

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Episode 590 � January 11, 2016

Clothing resistant to chemical weapons moves a step closer to reality

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Episode 589 � January 07, 2016

Common drug, cosmetics additive detected in marine animals

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Episode 588 � January 06, 2016

New, low-cost test could help detect hepatitis B, other conditions

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Episode 587 � January 04, 2016

Scientists dive into an oil and gas controversy

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