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Episode 302 - August 05 2013 Aug 05, 2013

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How scientists are closing in on a way to convert carbon dioxide into a potential energy source. Plant-based materials could soon play a more energetic role in our everyday lives. Predicting when athletes are about to run out of steam.

Episode 301 - July 29 2013 Jul 29, 2013

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How researchers recreated the brilliant colors on ancient ivory carvings. Why some ancient artisans were far ahead of their time. Scientists are closing in on a way to improve the durability of the modern version of an ancient building material.

Episode 300 - July 22 2013 Jul 22, 2013

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Saliva may protect older people from influenza. How to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency among vegetarians, vegans and the elderly. A new cancer treatment could help stop melanoma from spreading.

Episode 299 - July 15 2013 Jul 15, 2013

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Why much of the world’s newly discovered fossil fuel reserves may be “unburnable.” Why there may be far less acreage available for biofuel crops than previously believed. How a small increase in energy conservation could have a big impact.

Episode 298 - July 08 2013 Jul 08, 2013

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A new technology could help keep fruits and vegetables fresher longer. How an all-too-common weed “weeds out” its competition. How oysters create pearls of perfection.

Episode 297 - June 24 2013 Jun 24, 2013

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How nature inspired the development of a potentially powerful and eco-friendly battery. Why recycling rechargeable lithium batteries should become a high priority. How nuclear power douses greenhouse gas emissions and saves lives.

Episode 296 - June 17 2013 Jun 17, 2013

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Why a new study raises doubt about the effectiveness of green coffee bean weight-loss supplements. How scientists created caffeine-addicted bacteria. How coffee and green tea could help create better nanoparticles.

Episode 295 - June 10 2013 Jun 10, 2013

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Why scientists are determined to reinvent the wheel. How a new form of genetic engineering could speed drug development. A few tweaks to one of the world’s oldest natural processes could help researchers harvest a crop of important medicinal compounds.

Episode 294 - June 3 2013 Jun 03, 2013

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How an old remedy could help prevent bacterial infections. A new surgical technique could shorten certain operations and cause less scarring. How scientists are on the verge of creating a better bandage thanks to an idea borrowed from Mother Nature. An ancient blue pigment could help improve modern medicine.

Episode 293 - May 27 2013 May 27, 2013

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A superabsorbent material might produce a comprehensive answer to oil spills. How one of the world’s most common fabrics helps minimize oil spill damage. Why the world’s smallest flowering plant could blossom into a terrific biofuel.

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